There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Telford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 10m£63–116Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cumbria to Telfordcar 160.1 mi
3h 8m£39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 18m£44–104Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 25m£67–125
Cumbria to Telford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Telford is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Telford is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Telford station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Telford. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Telford Central via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Cumbria and Telford is 185 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Telford without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cumbria to Telford, including transfers.
Cumbria to Telford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Telford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Telford is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Telford, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Wolverhampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cumbria to Telford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cumbria to Telford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Telford is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cumbria to Telford.
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