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Compare train and bus for Telford to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Liverpool:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Liverpool costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 45m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $27 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 Liverpool
How to get from Telford to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Telford to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 AM4h45Telford4:30 PMLiverpool$361One-way0 transfers
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11:45 AM4h45Telford4:30 PMLiverpool$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 AM4h45Telford4:30 PMLiverpool$361One-way0 transfers
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10:45 AM5h35Telford4:20 PMLiverpool$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Liverpool:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Liverpool costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Telford and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Telford, Town Centre and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Trains mostly depart from Telford Central (TFC) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
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