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Cardiff to Telford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Telford takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Telford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 45m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 32m
£40–69

Cardiff to Telford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Telford. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Telford at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 55m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Telford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 119.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Telford, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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