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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Telford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Telford:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Telford costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 1h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Telford
How to get from Manchester to Telford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Telford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX541 · NX40911:15 AM4h40Manchester, Coach Station3:55 PMTelford, Town Centre$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX541 · NX40911:15 AM4h40Manchester, Coach Station3:55 PMTelford, Town Centre$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W436519:59 AM2h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:59 AMTelford Central (TFC)$751One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G38896 · G385499:30 AM2h24Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:54 AMTelford Central (TFC)$331One-way1 transfer
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W701898:26 AM2h15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:41 AMTelford Central (TFC)$721One-way1 transfer- G01011+W701929:27 AM2h14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:41 AMTelford Central (TFC)$751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Telford:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Telford costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Telford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express to go to Telford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Telford by train.
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