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Compare train and bus for Telford to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Bristol:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Bristol costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 2h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $38 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 Telford to Bristol
How to get from Telford to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Telford to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 AM4h15Telford4:00 PMBristol$251One-way0 transfers
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11:45 AM4h15Telford4:00 PMBristol$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Bristol:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Bristol costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Telford and Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Telford, Town Centre and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
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