The average train between Leicester and Telford takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Telford. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Telford at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Telford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Telford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Leicester to Telford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Telford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Telford Central station.
Book your Leicester to Telford train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Leicester and Telford is 89 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Telford Central via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 46m.