How to get to Telford from Cambridge

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Compare train for Cambridge to Telford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, while a train costs an average of £79.

Distance: 182 km

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£79

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£35

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£34

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3h 43m

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3h 13m

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30m

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5h 8m

Average total duration

4h 38m

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2h 29m

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The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Telford is a coach with an average price of £35.

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Telford:

A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Telford costing on average £79.

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Telford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Telford take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 8m.

Yes, you can take a train between Cambridge and Telford.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £79 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-44.92. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 29m 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.

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from Cambridge to Telford

How to get to Telford from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Telford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    8:506h05
    Cambridge
    14:55Telford
    £391One-way
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  • National Express
    8:506h05
    Cambridge
    14:55Telford
    £391One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:506h05
    Cambridge
    14:55Telford
    £391One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Cambridge to Telford

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 Cambridge to Telford.

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You can travel between Cambridge and Telford by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Telford is a coach with an average price of £35.

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Telford:

A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Telford costing on average £79.

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Telford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Telford take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 8m.

The Cambridge to Telford distance is approximately 182 km.
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Telford is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Telford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Telford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Telford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Telford by coach.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Telford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Telford often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham New Street (BHM), Birmingham International Airport, Wolverhampton station (WVH), Shrewsbury station (SHR), London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Telford and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Cambridge to Telford, you can take a train.
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.

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