How to travel from Manchester to Telford

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Telford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 56 miles (91 km)

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€35

Average price

€24

Average price

Cheapest

2h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 32m

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30m

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3h 56m

Average total duration

3h 26m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Transport for Wales

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Manchester to Telford

How to get from Manchester to Telford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Telford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CrossCountryC72466+West Midlands TrainsW06641
05:11AM2h13
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:24AMTelford Central (TFC)
$521One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

CrossCountryC72466+West Midlands TrainsW06641
05:11AM2h13
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:24AMTelford Central (TFC)
$521One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC72466+West Midlands TrainsP05489+Transport for WalesL64510
05:11AM1h48
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
06:59AMTelford Central (TFC)
$731One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02456 · L02367+Transport for WalesL64172
05:54AM2h04
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:58AMTelford Central (TFC)
$801One-way
2 transfers
Northern Rail (3)L10359+Transport for WalesL65891_L64468 · L64468
05:23AM2h28
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:51AMTelford Central (TFC)
$801One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Telford

Travel to Telford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Telford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Telford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Telford is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Telford:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Telford costing on average $33 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Telford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Telford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Manchester to Telford is approximately 56 miles (91 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Telford is:
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Telford:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Telford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Telford by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Telford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Telford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Walsall. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Telford and these popular destinations at a great price.
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