There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Telford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Telford Centraltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
1h 28m£28–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
3h 10m£11–20Drive 64.5 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Telfordcar 64.5 mi
1h 20m£16–24
Cheltenham to Telford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Telford is to bus which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Telford is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Telford station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Telford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Telford Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Telford is 74 miles. The road distance is 64.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Telford without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £28 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Cheltenham to Telford, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Telford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Telford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Telford is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Telford, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Telford Central via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Telford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Telford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Telford is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Cheltenham to Telford.
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