Trains to Telford

How to get cheap train tickets to Telford

Looking for affordable train tickets to Telford? Follow these tips:

• Travel Off-Peak: Fares are typically cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends. To get better deals, avoid traveling during peak hours.
• Get a Railcard: Save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys with a Railcard. It’s ideal for anyone who catches the train a few times a year.
• Use GroupSave: If you’re traveling in a group of 3 to 9 people, take advantage of GroupSave discounts. You could save up to 34% on Off-Peak journeys.
• Book Direct: No booking fees for all train journeys on our website or app.

Things to do in Telford

Visit Telford, your gateway to a great family adventure, shopping day and cultural break, in the heart of the West Midlands.

Discover a gem of British history, home to the epic UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site , when you visit Telford. Here you can explore a landscape of adventure from The Wrekin an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to 17 wonderful Nature Reserves.

Enjoy a hive of artisan and independent shops in heritage markets towns and discover one of the biggest indoor shopping resorts in the UK, right in the heart of Telford Town centre.

Telford is home to some of the UK’s most loved family attractions too, from steam trains and science museums to Victorian towns and parks packed full of entertainment.

While you’re in Telford, remember to taste the great local flavours on offer in the award winning restaurants and cafes. Soak up the atmosphere at historic pubs, microbreweries, and vineyards, and enjoy the quality local food and drink.

Watch out for What’s on in Telford. Be entertained with seasonal festivals, concerts, and events. From street festivals and live music gigs featuring big names in rock and pop, to epic family events including the famous Balloon Fiesta in Telford Town Park.

With West Midland Trains direct services to Telford Central and Wellington, getting to and travelling around Telford is easy. And with a new bike hire centre in the heart of Telford, at Telford Bike Hub , you can enjoy green and active travel too.

Visit Telford , the official tourism organisation, welcomes you.

World Herritage

Come and explore the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site , the Valley of Invention and birthplace of the industrial revolution. Fire up your imagination and discover the people and places that changed our world. Walk in the footsteps of inventors, heroes, and giants of our time and visit the collection of 10 attractions at Ironbridge Gorge Museums . Explore the magical woodlands and idyllic villages of the Gorge, from Coalport to Coalbrookdale. Visit artisan shops, dine in fine restaurants or river side cafes, and enjoy a drink in our brew houses and traditional inns.

Explore Ironbridge Gorge

Giant Adventures

The legendary landscape of The Wrekin is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that inspired the great J.R.R. Tolkien create the Lord of the Rings. With five hill ranges to explore and beautiful terrain, wildlife, and wildflowers, it’s a great place for walkers, adventurers, and summit seekers. The Wrekin sits over 1350ft high with 360-degree panoramic views providing an epic adventure for sunset summits or star gazing the night skies.

Explore The Wrekin AONB

Great Outdoors

With hundreds of acres of beautiful landscapes, parks, forests, and waterways, whether you love being on the ground or on the water, there is a great day out waiting for you.

Discover over 600 acres of forests and woodland walks with Severn Gorge Countryside Trust in Ironbridge Gorge, including the Dingle and the Rotunda. Explore one of our 17 Nature Reserves covering 2000 acres, from the heritage woodlands of Apley Woods to the heights of Lilleshall Hill.

Telford rocks for outdoor explorers! Take to the treetops with an adventure at Sky Reach High Ropes Course . Or you can head for the water by coracle or canoe on the famous River Severn with Shropshire Raft Tours . If you want to take it easy, relax on the canal with a narrow boat hire from Norbury near Newport.

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Family Attractions

Telford is home to some of the UK’s best outdoor and indoor wet weather attractions. Discover the award winning collection of Ironbridge Gorge Museums with over 10 to choose from including the famous Blists Hill Victorian Town and Museum of Iron and the Furnace . Fly high at Royal Airforce Museum Midlands where you can see an amazing collection of aviation history or even take to the pilots seat in the virtual reality zone. Or you can go full steam ahead with a visit to Telford Steam Railway.

If you love the outdoors, visit the 450 acre Telford Town Park , ranked one of the top 10 parks in the UK. With playgrounds, nature trails, seasonal waterplay and adventure golf to enjoy, there’s something for all the family. You can also visit some great attractions including the new Exotic Zoo where you can meet over 60 of world’s most amazing animals.

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Arts and Culture

Culture-seekers will love Telford’s remarkable collection of attractions, galleries, and museums too. Be wowed by the home of British tile making at Jackfield Tile Museum with its epic collection of tiles from William Morris to Salvador Dali. Be inspired by the creative revolution in the Gorge with a visit to Coalport China Museum and the Museum of Iron.

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Shopping

Telford offers something special when it comes to shopping and the choice is spectacular. You will find the finest artisans selling handmade and handcrafted goods from luxury teddy bears, textiles, ceramics, and interiors to award winning local food and drink. There are also heritage market towns like Wellington and Newport with high streets packed with unique local shops.

The heart of Telford Town is home to one of the largest shopping centre resorts in the UK, the Telford Centre . With over 160 shops under one roof and a new Fashion Quarter with some of the biggest statement brands, it is a popular shopping destination.

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Stay

If you need a little time out, a getaway, or an escape to the country for a short break, you will find a room just for you in Telford. From idyllic riverside cottages to family resort hotels, to beautiful bed and breakfasts and stylish glamping too. Whatever your budget, you can be sure to find something that suits you.

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