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 January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Telford in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Telford to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 10m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Telford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Telford takes 113 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 225 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Telford to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 10m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Telford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Telford takes 113 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Telford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Telford

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,717 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,049 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,175 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,623 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,172 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Telford

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Telford

Most booked hotels in Telford

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The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Fallow Field, Telford by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Ramada by Wyndham Telford Ironbridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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International Hotel Telford
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Mercure Telford Centre Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£57+
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Buckatree Hall Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Telford

Hiring a car in Telford costs £40 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 £1.36 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 £16.29 and £21.72. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Telford, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Telford costs £40 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 £1.36 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 £16.29 and £21.72. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Telford, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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