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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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Manchester:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Manchester costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Telford to Manchester
How to get from Telford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Telford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX409 · NX54111:45 AM4h20Telford, Town Centre4:05 PMManchester, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX409 · NX54111:45 AM4h20Telford, Town Centre4:05 PMManchester, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G00863+W4524112:54 PM1h35Telford Central (TFC)2:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$711One-way1 transfer
Other options
W11213+G666141:02 PM1h58Telford Central (TFC)3:00 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$411One-way1 transfer- G00860+G3855111:54 AM1h35Telford Central (TFC)1:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$711One-way1 transfer
- G00785+W45198+
C215889:38 AM2h02Telford Central (TFC)11:40 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$711One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Manchester:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Manchester costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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