How to travel from Birmingham to Telford

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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Telford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 43 km

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€12

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1h 15m

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1h 26m

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National Express

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Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Telford

Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Telford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Telford is a bus with an average price of €10.

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

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Telford costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Telford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Telford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Telford including taking a bus and train.

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from Birmingham to Telford

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

Our recommendation

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

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  • National ExpressNX409
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Telford

Travel to Telford 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 Birmingham to Telford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Telford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Telford is a bus with an average price of €10.

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

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Telford costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Telford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Telford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 26m.

The Birmingham to Telford distance is approximately 43 km.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Telford is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Telford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Telford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Telford by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast to go to Telford by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Telford with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 6 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Telford often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham New Street (BHM), Birmingham International Airport, Wolverhampton station (WVH), Shrewsbury station (SHR), London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Telford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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