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.

Where to Eat in Telford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Queens at Horton (Horton) and Restaurant 1840 (Stirchley Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Telford

Telford in December
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Telford in December
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair 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 Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Telford, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Telford takes 108 km and will cost you around £6. 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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair 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 Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Telford, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Telford takes 108 km and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Telford

Airlines serving Telford

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Telford

Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Telford

Most booked hotels in Telford

Fallow Field, Telford by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£74+
The Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Yha Ironbridge Coalport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£18+
Mercure Telford Centre Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
International Hotel Telford
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+

Hiring a car in Telford

Hiring a car in Telford costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Telford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Telford costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Telford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.