The average train between Edinburgh and Telford takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Telford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Telford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Telford at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Telford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Telford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Telford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Edinburgh to Telford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Telford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Edinburgh to Telford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Edinburgh and Telford is 367.4 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Telford Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 5h 43m.