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Journey information
Overview: Train from Smethwick to Telford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Smethwick to Telford run on average 14 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 1h 11m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Smethwick to Telford trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Smethwick and Telford from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 11m
Cheapest Price
£12
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Telford
Things to do in Telford
Discover the best of Telford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Telford trip today.
- Recommended
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Hands-on museum in Coalbrookdale telling the story of ironmaking, inventions and local industry through engaging displays.
- Recommended
The Iron Bridge and Tollhouse
Museum beside the Iron Bridge exploring its construction, local history and the dramatic Severn Gorge setting.
- Must visit
Ironbridge
Historic riverside village with Georgian buildings, shops and views around the bridge; ideal for strolling and photography.
- Recommended
Telford Town Park
Large public park with lakes, play areas, event spaces and accessible paths near the town centre and Southwater.
- Recommended
Southwater
Landscaped town-centre area around the lake with cinema, leisure venues and easy waterside walks.
Orange Chips Bacon
A Black Country staple of orange-dyed smoked bacon, often served in a bread roll. Popular across Shropshire and the wider West Midlands for its distinctive cure.
Sausage Batch
A soft white bread roll filled with pork sausages. A classic breakfast choice in the Midlands and common in traditional cafés around Telford.
- Gluten-free
Black Country Faggots
Small spicy pork sausages linked to the nearby Black Country. Their herb and pepper seasoning makes them a recognised regional butcher’s speciality.
Restaurant 1840
Modern Indian restaurant in Telford Centre known for stylish interiors, grilled dishes and curries in a lively but polished setting.
Miller & Carter Telford
Established steakhouse and grill serving steaks, burgers and British favourites in a smart, comfortable setting at Southwater.
Wildwood Kitchen
Popular independent venue for burgers, loaded fries and craft beer. Relaxed and contemporary atmosphere near Telford Shopping Centre.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals are reasonably priced for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £4
To the city centre
Telford Central -> Telford Town Centre, Telford
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Adult bus fares on Travel Telford and the Arriva commercial network within Telford and Wrekin are £2 single; Travel Telford day tickets are £4.
- For Telford On-Demand, book and pay in the app with a credit or debit card. Telford Central is walkable to the town centre in about 15 minutes.
FAQs: Smethwick to Telford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Smethwick to Telford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Telford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Smethwick to Telford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The train journey from Smethwick to Telford covers a distance of 38 km and takes approximately 1h 11m. Trains run 14 per day.
The train distance from Smethwick to Telford is 38 km.
The first train from Smethwick to Telford leaves at 5:36.
The last train from Smethwick to Telford departs at 23:30.
Trains from Smethwick to Telford run approximately 14 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Smethwick to Telford.
Yes, there is a direct train between Smethwick and Telford. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by West Midlands Trains.
To travel from Smethwick to Telford, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Smethwick to Telford.
The train station in Smethwick that goes to Telford is Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB), and it arrives at Telford Central (TFC).
The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Telford is by train, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Smethwick to Telford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Smethwick to Telford offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the West Midlands' industrial heritage and greenery as you approach the Shropshire countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Smethwick to Telford is feasible, with a travel duration of 1h 11m and a distance of 38 km. Trains run 11 times per day.
In Telford, you can explore the Ironbridge Gorge Museums, known for their connection to the Industrial Revolution, and enjoy an interactive experience at the Exotic Zoo. The Telford Ice Rink offers public skating and sports, while the Telford Steam Railway provides scenic rides. For family-friendly fun, visit Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom. Notable sights include the UNESCO-listed Ironbridge Gorge, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Telford Town Park, The Wrekin for hiking, and the preserved Sunnycroft villa.
Two to three days in Telford is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Ironbridge Gorge, Blists Hill Victorian Town, and the Telford Town Park.
Yes, you can take the train from Smethwick to Telford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Smethwick and Telford
Most Smethwick to Telford trains use the Smethwick Galton Bridge to Telford Central station pair, with some services arriving at Oakengates. Use this guide to compare Smethwick and Telford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Smethwick
Arrival train stations in Telford
Which Smethwick station do trains to Telford leave from?
Trains from Smethwick to Telford leave from Smethwick Galton Bridge. The station is 1 km from Smethwick city centre at Smethwick Galton Bridge station, Oldbury Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1HU.
Smethwick Galton BridgeSmethwick Galton Bridge station, Oldbury Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1HU+44 333 311 0039
City-centre transport
Getting to Smethwick Galton Bridge from Smethwick city centre
Bus87, 80 · 9m · £2 · every ~80 min
54 · 12m · every ~5 min
Smethwick Galton Bridge train station facilities and services
Smethwick Galton Bridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Smethwick Galton Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Smethwick Galton Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Smethwick Galton Bridge: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Smethwick Galton Bridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Smethwick Galton Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Smethwick Rolfe StreetSmethwick Rolfe Street station, Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AF+44 121 565 2984
City-centre transport
Getting to Smethwick Rolfe Street from Smethwick city centre
Bus87, 80 · 4m · £2 · every ~80 min
Smethwick Rolfe Street train station facilities and services
Smethwick Rolfe Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Smethwick Rolfe Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Smethwick Rolfe Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Smethwick Rolfe Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Smethwick Rolfe Street: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Smethwick Rolfe Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
The HawthornsThe Hawthorns station, Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B66 2HB+44 800 024 8998
City-centre transport
Getting to The Hawthorns from Smethwick city centre
The Hawthorns is 1 km from Smethwick city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus87, 80 · 23m · £2 · every ~80 min
The Hawthorns train station facilities and services
The Hawthorns has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at The Hawthorns.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at The Hawthorns. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at The Hawthorns: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at The Hawthorns: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at The Hawthorns: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Telford station do trains from Smethwick arrive at?
Trains from Smethwick to Telford most often arrive at Telford Central. Some services arrive at Oakengates, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Telford arrival station.
Telford CentralTelford Central station, Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ+44 3301235247
City-centre transport
Getting to Telford Central from Telford city centre
Bus5A, 5B, 4, 5 · 4m · £2 · every ~22 min
Telford Central train station facilities and services
Telford Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Telford Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Telford Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Telford Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Telford Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Telford Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
OakengatesOakengates station, Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH
City-centre transport
Getting to Oakengates from Telford city centre
Oakengates is 1 km from Telford city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBirmingham New Street - Shrewsbury · 2m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Bus5A, 5B, 99C, 4, 5 · 9m · £2 · every ~22 min
4 · 12m · £2 · every ~14 min
Oakengates train station facilities and services
Oakengates has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oakengates.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oakengates: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Oakengates: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oakengates: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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