Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Telford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Telford

With a population of 138,241, Telford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Telford to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Telford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Queens at Horton (Horton) and Hare & Hounds (Holyhead Road) are great picks.

When to visit Telford

Telford in March
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Telford in March
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Telford in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 69 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Telford, with an average rainfall of 41 mm.

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How to Get to Telford

Plane

Although Telford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 55 km from Telford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Telford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Telford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Telford to Edinburgh takes 3h 10m and costs around £117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £97 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Telford Wellington is the busiest station in Telford. Another popular train station is Telford Oakengates, located 2.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Telford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 207 km from Telford. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Telford using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Telford takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Telford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 55 km from Telford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Telford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Telford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Telford to Edinburgh takes 3h 10m and costs around £117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £97 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Telford Wellington is the busiest station in Telford. Another popular train station is Telford Oakengates, located 2.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Telford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 207 km from Telford. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Telford using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Telford takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Telford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Telford

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Telford

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Telford

Most booked hotels in Telford

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Ramada by Wyndham Telford Ironbridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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International Hotel Telford
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Yha Ironbridge Coalport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£25+
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Mercure Telford Centre Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£56+
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Buckatree Hall Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
£37+
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Hiring a car in Telford

Hiring a car in Telford costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Telford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.59 and £23.45. The most frequently booked car type in Telford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Telford costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Telford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.59 and £23.45. The most frequently booked car type in Telford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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