What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Telford?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Telford is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Telford?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Telford is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Telford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Telford station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Telford?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Telford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Telford Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Telford?

The distance between Cardiff and Telford is 121 miles. The road distance is 106.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Telford without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Telford without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Telford?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Cardiff to Telford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Telford bus from?

Cardiff to Telford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Telford train from?

Cardiff to Telford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Telford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Telford is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Telford bus arrive?

Cardiff to Telford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Telford train arrive?

Cardiff to Telford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Telford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Telford is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Telford.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Telford?

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Cardiff to Telford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Telford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 35m
£40–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
4h 45m
£20–54
Drive 105.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Telfordcar 105.6 mi
2h 23m
£26–38
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Telford Centraltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 52m
£30–102

Cardiff to Telford by train

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Telford.

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Distance: 119.8 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Telford, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 45m.

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