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How to get fromWales to Telfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Telford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 31m
    £40–67
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Wolverhampton Bus Stationbus bus Cp4
    5h 35m
    £18–30
  3. Drive  105.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Telfordcar car 105.6 mi
    2h 24m
    £26–38
  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Telford Centraltrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2h 51m
    £55–91

Wales to Telford by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between 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 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wolverhampton Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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