How to travel from Telford to Manchester

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Travel Information to Manchester from Telford

distanceDistance56 miles (90 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$19 - $23
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $19 (€17) • 4 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $23 (€20) • 1 h 41 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Transport for Wales

Take a bus or train to travel 56 miles (90 km) to Manchester from Telford. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Telford to Manchester.

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Compare bus and train for Telford to Manchester

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 20 17Cheapest
Average price 43 24Cheapest
Average duration1h 41m3h 40m
Direct Options
First departure4:07 AM4:20 AM
Last departure11:36 PM11:36 PM
No. of daily departures71
Companies
  • West Midlands Railway
  • Transport for Wales
  • Cross Country
  • National Express

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from Telford to Manchester

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

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

Transport for Wales
10:00AM2h13
Telford Central (TFC)
12:13PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Transport for Wales
10:00AM2h13
Telford Central (TFC)
12:13PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Cross Country
09:51AM1h38
Telford Central (TFC)
11:29AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$661One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Transport for Wales
08:58AM2h15
Telford Central (TFC)
11:13AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Cross Country
09:18AM1h41
Telford Central (TFC)
10:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$451One-way
1 transfer
Transport for Wales
09:25AM1h48
Telford Central (TFC)
11:13AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$661One-way
1 transfer
National Express
11:20AM3h40
Telford, Town Centre
03:00PMManchester, Coach Station
$401One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best trip from Telford to Manchester with CrossCountry and National Express. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Telford and Manchester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Manchester from Telford, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Telford to Manchester

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Telford to Manchester. You can take a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to go to Manchester from Telford is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Telford to Manchester:

      Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $23 (€20) for the same trip.

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

      Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 5 min of travel time.

      The distance is approximately 56 miles (90 km) from Telford to Manchester.

      The average frequency per day from Telford to Manchester is:

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Telford to Manchester:

        • Most travelers take a bus from Telford, Town Centre to Manchester, Coach Station.

        The following travel companies offer services from Telford to Manchester:

        • Travel with National Express for buses to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Telford to Manchester tickets on Omio for $19 (€17).
        • Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry or West Midlands Trains for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Transport for Wales Telford to Manchester tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Telford to Manchester with the following travel companies:

        • You'll find direct buses with.
        • You'll find direct trains with.

        Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Many of our customers traveling from Telford to Manchester don't make Manchester their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Manchester are London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Manchester to any of these top destinations today!
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