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Compare train and bus for Telford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Telford to Birmingham:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Telford to Birmingham costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
The journey is about 2m faster (43m by train vs 45m by car) and roughly €12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€8 vs €19). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Telford to Birmingham
How to get from Telford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Telford to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G3856112:54 PM0h37Telford Central (TFC)1:31 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G3856112:54 PM0h37Telford Central (TFC)1:31 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G3856112:54 PM0h37Telford Central (TFC)1:31 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G385714:54 PM0h38Telford Central (TFC)5:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€51One-way0 transfers
- G385683:53 PM0h39Telford Central (TFC)4:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€51One-way0 transfers
- G385735:53 PM0h39Telford Central (TFC)6:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€51One-way0 transfers
- NX40911:45 AM1h00Telford, Town Centre12:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Birmingham:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Telford to Birmingham costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Telford and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Telford Central (TFC) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Telford, Town Centre and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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