Cardiff to Telford by train

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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Telford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff to Telford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:30 View journey
Last train 23:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 22m View journey
Distance (km) 144
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey CA$59.80 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 59m
Train operators 8

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Cost of train travel from Cardiff to Telford

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Cardiff to Telford:

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$59.80

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Cardiff to Telford train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Cardiff to Telford is at 00:30 and the last is at 21:55. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:35 and the last one is at 23:18. You can expect 51 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 15 minutes.

How long does the train from Cardiff to Telford take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 22 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 144 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Cardiff and Telford

Tickets for travel between Cardiff and Telford can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Telford

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Telford.

FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Telford

Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff to Telford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Cardiff and Telford is 144 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.