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Outbound fromManchester to Telford Central by train
It takes an average of 2h 50m to travel from Manchester to Telford Central by train, over a distance of around 56 miles (90 km). There are normally 98 trains per day travelling from Manchester to Telford Central and tickets for this journey start from £23.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:59 | |
| Departure station | Manchester | |
| Arrival station | Telford Central | |
| Journey time | From 1h 32m | |
| Distance | 56 miles (90 km) | |
| Frequency | 98 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Manchester to Telford Central by train
Looking to travel from Manchester to Telford Central by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 50 minutes to travel from Manchester to Telford Central by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 32 minutes though. You'll usually find 98 trains per day running along the 56 miles (90 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Telford Central, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to get to Telford Central. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Manchester to Telford Central in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £23.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Telford Central
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Consider a Season Ticket
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