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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Manchester is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Railway Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Telford Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Telford to Manchester?

The distance between Telford and Manchester is 97 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £55.

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

The train from Telford Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Telford to Manchester bus from?

Telford to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Telford to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Telford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Telford to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Telford to Manchester bus arrive?

Telford to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Telford to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Telford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Manchester is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Telford to Manchester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Birmingham International - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 22m
£28–55
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 46m
£13–43
Drive 70.4 mi
1. Drive from Telford to Manchestercar 70.4 mi
1h 36m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 101
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4h 34m

Telford to Manchester by train

5Weekly Trains

2h 22mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Telford Central to Manchester Piccadilly 5 times a week. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Railway Station and Bus Station in around 4h 34m.

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