Leicester to Telford by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Telford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester 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 05:48 View journey
Last train 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 89
Trains / day 44 View all
Cheapest journey US$63.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 3m
Train operators 8

Discover Leicester to Telford by train

Planning a train adventure from Leicester to Telford? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train travel from Leicester to Telford

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

  • Cheapest ticket: US$63.50

  • 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.

Leicester to Telford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Telford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 44 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:17: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:55: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:48: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:20: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 28 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Leicester to Telford

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 39 minutes, crossing a total distance of 89 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Leicester and Telford?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Leicester and Telford 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Leicester to Telford

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Telford city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Telford

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

The total distance between Leicester and Telford is 89 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.