How to travel from Telford to Manchester

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Compare train and bus for Telford to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 56 miles (91 km)

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Bus

€33

Average price

€24

Average price

Cheapest

2h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Transport for Wales

Most popular train company

National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Telford to Manchester

How to get from Telford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Telford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX409 · NX120
11:45AM5h10
Telford, Town Centre
04:55PMManchester, Coach Station
$251One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX409 · NX120
11:45AM5h10
Telford, Town Centre
04:55PMManchester, Coach Station
$251One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Transport for WalesL64472+CrossCountryC72297
08:53AM1h36
Telford Central (TFC)
10:29AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$731One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Transport for WalesL64512 · L64789
09:00AM2h13
Telford Central (TFC)
11:13AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$441One-way
1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsW05298+CrossCountryC74901
09:18AM1h41
Telford Central (TFC)
10:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$521One-way
1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsW05297+CrossCountryC74899
08:16AM1h43
Telford Central (TFC)
09:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$521One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Telford to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Telford to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Telford and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Telford to Manchester is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Manchester:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Telford to Manchester costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Telford to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Telford to Manchester is approximately 56 miles (91 km).
The average frequency per day from Telford to Manchester is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Telford and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Telford to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Telford Central (TFC) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Telford, Town Centre and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Telford to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Telford to Manchester:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Telford to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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