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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 136 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Telford:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Telford costing on average £53.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 34m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Telford from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bristol to Telford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Telford are Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Chester. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Telford on Omio.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Shrewsbury is a historic market town in Shropshire, known for medieval streets, timber-framed buildings and the River Severn. Birthplace of Charles Darwin, it has a compact centre with independent shops, old churches and a calm traditional feel.
Wolverhampton is a West Midlands city known for its industrial heritage, football culture and diverse communities. Historic buildings, busy markets and venues such as the Grand Theatre give it a direct, urban character.
Stafford is a historic county town known for Stafford Castle, its market-town centre and links to Staffordshire’s past. Georgian streets, green spaces and a steady local pace give it a practical, traditional character.
Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.
Travel to Telford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Telford.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Telford:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Telford costing on average £53.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 34m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Telford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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