The cheapest and fastest trains from Telford to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
59 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h
Trains on 18 Sept
37
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Telford to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Telford to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 37 trains from Telford to Birmingham International Airport, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W11248 · W7017820:261h39Telford Central (TFC)22:05Birmingham International (BHI)£51One-way1 change
C16907 · W0020520:181h07Telford Central (TFC)21:25Birmingham International (BHI)£51One-way1 change
W11255 · Y8109223:021h52Telford Central (TFC)0:54Birmingham International (BHI)£51One-way1 change
W11253 · Y8108822:211h48Telford Central (TFC)0:09Birmingham International (BHI)£51One-way1 change
W452446:511h01Telford Central (TFC)7:52Birmingham International (BHI)£61One-way0 changes
W452178:530h59Telford Central (TFC)9:52Birmingham International (BHI)£111One-way0 changes
W34262+
G385445:380h59Telford Central (TFC)6:37Birmingham International (BHI)£211One-way1 change
G385487:511h00Telford Central (TFC)8:51Birmingham International (BHI)£111One-way0 changes
G3855610:511h00Telford Central (TFC)11:51Birmingham International (BHI)£101One-way0 changes
G3857016:511h00Telford Central (TFC)17:51Birmingham International (BHI)£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Telford to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Telford to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 54 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Birmingham International Airport:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Telford to Birmingham International Airport costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Birmingham International Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 1h 0m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Telford to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Telford to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G38548 | Delayed 6:55 7:51Telford Central (TFC) | 1h00 | 8:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34207+ C16883 | Delayed 7:45 8:16Telford Central (TFC) | 1h10 | 9:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
W45217 | On time 8:53 Telford Central (TFC) | 0h59 | 9:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34271+ C16885 | Delayed 8:45 9:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 10:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38552 | On time 9:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h01 | 10:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34265+ C16887 | Delayed 9:45 10:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 11:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38556 | On time 10:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h00 | 11:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33903+ C16889 | On time 11:18 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 12:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38558 | On time 11:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h01 | 12:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33933+ C16890 | Delayed 11:45 12:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 13:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38560 | On time 12:53 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h00 | 13:53 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01362+ C16892 | Delayed 12:45 13:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 14:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38562 | On time 13:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h02 | 14:53 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34060+ C16894 | Delayed 13:45 14:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 15:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38566 | On time 14:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h01 | 15:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34160+ C16897 | Delayed 14:45 15:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 16:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38567 | On time 15:52 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h00 | 16:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34124+ C16898 | Delayed 15:45 16:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 17:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38570 | On time 16:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h00 | 17:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01365+ C16900 | Delayed 16:45 17:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 18:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38572 | On time 17:53 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h00 | 18:53 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W00587+ C16902 | Delayed 17:45 18:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h13 | 19:31 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38576 | 18:52 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h00 | 19:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33999+ C16904 | Delayed 18:46 19:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h12 | 20:30 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38578 | 19:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h02 | 20:53 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16907 · W00205 | On time 20:18 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h07 | 21:25 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
W11248 · W70178 | On time 20:26 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h39 | 22:05 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
W34219+ C16908 | Delayed 20:45 21:18Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 22:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38580 | On time 21:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h03 | 22:54 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W11253 · Y81088 | On time 22:21 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h48 | 0:09 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
G38504+ Y81088 | On time 22:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h18 | 0:09 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
W11255 · Y81093 | On time 23:02 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h52 | 0:54 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
G38544 | 5:38 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h13 | 6:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38544+ W34262 | 5:38 Telford Central (TFC) | 0h59 | 6:37 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C16881+ W34054 | 6:18 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h08 | 7:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
W45244 | 6:51 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h01 | 7:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16882+ W34115 | 7:16 Telford Central (TFC) | 1h10 | 8:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Telford to Birmingham International Airport
Trains from Telford to Birmingham International Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:26, the last at 18:51. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 47m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 7:26 |
Last train 18:51 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
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FAQs: Telford to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Telford to Birmingham International Airport 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Telford and Birmingham International Airport
Most Telford to Birmingham International Airport trains use the Telford Central to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Telford and Birmingham International Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Telford Central from Telford city centre
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.
Getting to Oakengates from Telford city centre
Oakengates is 1 km from Telford city centre. Public transport options include:
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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