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Compare train and bus for Telford to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Telford to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Telford to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Telford to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Leeds:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Leeds costing on average $97.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 4h 14m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Telford to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Telford to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:45 AM 6h10 Telford 4:55 PM Leeds $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:45 AM 6h10 Telford 4:55 PM Leeds $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:45 AM 4h55 Telford 4:40 PM Leeds $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Leeds:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Leeds costing on average $97.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Telford and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Telford, Town Centre and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
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