The average train between Manchester and Telford takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 hourly between Manchester and Telford. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Telford at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Telford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Telford station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Manchester to Telford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Telford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Telford Central station.
Book your Manchester to Telford train tickets online with Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Manchester and Telford is 90.6 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Telford Central via Shrewsbury in around 1h 45m.