There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Telford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Telford Centraltrain
3h 23m£34–174Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Telford Centraltrain
5h 46m£29–126Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
7h 45m£35–78Drive 173.7 mi
- Drive from Colchester to Telfordcar 173.7 mi
3h 14m£42–61
Colchester to Telford by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Telford is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Telford is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Telford station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Telford. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Telford Central via Moorgate station, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Colchester and Telford is 196 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Telford without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Colchester to Telford, including transfers.
Colchester to Telford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Telford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Telford is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Telford, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Telford Central via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 45m.
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Telford Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–16
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Telford Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Telford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Telford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Telford is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Colchester to Telford.
Book your Colchester to Telford train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Colchester to Telford bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1049+ hotels available in Telford.























