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How to get fromManchester to Ironbridgeby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Ironbridge by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 4 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhamptontrain
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Telford Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Telford Central to Wyvernbus4 / ...
    2h 20m
    £27–119
  2. Drive 72.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Ironbridgecar72.7 mi
    1h 46m
    £18–26
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus5A / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Old Police Stationbus8A / ...
    4h 2m
    £21–40
  4. Train, line 96 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ShrewsburytrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Museum of The Gorge Car Parkbus96A / ...
    2h 51m

Manchester to Ironbridge by train and bus

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Ironbridge. However, you can take the train to Wolverhampton, take the train to Telford Central, walk to Telford Central, then take the line 4 bus to Wyvern. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Old Police Station via Stafford, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 2m.

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