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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Telford is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Telford is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Telford?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Telford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Telford Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Manchester to Telford?

The distance between Manchester and Telford is 78 miles. The road distance is 71 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Telford without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £20 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Manchester to Telford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Telford train from?

Manchester to Telford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester to Telford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Telford?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Telford is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Manchester to Telford.

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

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Where can I stay near Telford?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Telford.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Telford Centraltrain Shrewsbury - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 43m
£20–51
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2h 43m
£16–36
Drive 70.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Telfordcar 70.6 mi
1h 34m
£18–25
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhamptontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Telford Centraltrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury / ...
1h 49m
£23–116

Manchester to Telford by train

130Weekly Trains

1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.3 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Telford Central via Shrewsbury in around 1h 43m.

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