Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Cardiff to Telford. Traveling by coach from Cardiff to Telford usually takes around 4 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 88 mi (142 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 50m |
| Cheapest price | £14.24 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Cardiff to Telford?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cardiff to Telford. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 4h 55m | £14.24 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 88 miles from Cardiff to Telford. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 50 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 12:00 and the last coach leaves at 12:00. To see the times for all coaches from Cardiff to Telford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Cardiff
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Cardiff is the capital of Wales, as well as its largest city. Although the city was initially founded as a Roman fort, Cardiff has glided effortlessly into the 21st century, offering tourists a diverse mix of old and new.
Looking to explore the city's history? Cardiff Castle at the heart of the city makes for an exciting day out, where visitors can learn about the fascinating 2,000 years of history that the castle represents.
If the castle gets you in the mood to explore more history, the St Fagans National Museum of History will surely satisfy your historical appetite. As one of Europe's leading open-air museums, the museum offers historical attractions that detail history back to the Celtic era.
For those seeking a more modern experience, Cardiff boasts a fantastic selection of shops and cafes, with Cardiff Central Market as the top choice for retail therapy.
Cardiff has excellent transport links, making it an easy place to visit no matter where you're coming from. Cardiff Airport provides access for visitors traveling from off the island, while high-speed rail services make access to and from London simple. Cardiff Central Station also offers direct routes from Bristol, Bath, Manchester, Nottingham, as well as other main cities and towns.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Cardiff?
Main departure station: Cardiff University
Cardiff has two coach stations with service to Telford.
All coach stations in Cardiff:
Cardiff University
2 Sophia Cl
Where does the coach arrive in Telford?
Main arrival station: Town Centre Bus Station
All coaches from Cardiff arrive at one main station in Telford.
Coach stations in Telford:
Town Centre Bus Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Telford to Cardiff?
Search Coach Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare coach and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap coach and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading coach and train companies, we always have the best coach and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more