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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. 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 bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m 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 bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Birmingham costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €8. The journey takes 47m versus 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
G385725:53 PM0h39Telford Central (TFC)6:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G385725:53 PM0h39Telford Central (TFC)6:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G38655_W452178:53 AM0h37Telford Central (TFC)9:30 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G385704:51 PM0h41Telford Central (TFC)5:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€41One-way0 transfers
- W112395:26 PM1h00Telford Central (TFC)6:26 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€51One-way0 transfers
- W112344:26 PM1h00Telford Central (TFC)5:26 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€51One-way0 transfers
- NX40911:45 AM1h00Telford, Town Centre12:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Birmingham:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Birmingham costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 8 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, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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