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Manchester to Telford train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Telford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £10.60, with average prices for this route around £38.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
05:11 Manchester Piccadilly	06:59 Telford Central	1h 48m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:23 Manchester Piccadilly	07:44 Wellington (Shropshire)	2h 21m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:03 Manchester Piccadilly	07:58 Telford Central	1h 55m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:27 Manchester Piccadilly	08:10 Wellington (Shropshire)	1h 43m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:27 Manchester Piccadilly	08:46 Wellington (Shropshire)	2h 19m, No direct		Find Tickets
07:03 Manchester Piccadilly	08:58 Paris	1h 55m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester to Telford train route details

First train

05:11

Last train

23:36

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Telford

Journey time

1h 33m

Distance

56 miles

Price

£10.60*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Telford

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Telford can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Telford for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Telford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Telford ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester to Telford train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from Manchester to Telford from £10.60*

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