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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 15 m
Trains on 05 Sept
5
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Telford to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Telford to York you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 169 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£82 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Telford to York:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to York costing on average £82.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 40m.
Tickets start at around £82 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-44.35. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 53m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Telford to York trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:02 Telford | 3h23 | 9:25 York | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:51 Telford | 3h28 | 10:19 York | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:26 Telford | 2h53 | 10:19 York | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:51 Telford | 3h31 | 11:22 York | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:18 Telford | 3h02 | 12:20 York | 1 change |
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Trains from Telford to York run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:35, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 2:35 |
Last train 21:51 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 5 days |
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Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller northern cities, but usually below London. Walking helps keep local transport costs low.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, but small change is appreciated.
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York Railway Station -> York Minster, York
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Telford to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Telford to York trains use the Telford Central to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Telford and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Telford Central.
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.
Available at Telford Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Telford Central: Bike Parking.
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.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: 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: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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