The 15 Best Day Trips from Telford
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Telford, United Kingdom, led by Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield. The closest is Wolverhampton, about 35 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Telford at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 43 km SE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Manchester | 91 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Sheffield | 102 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Leeds | 138 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Liverpool | 89 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Bristol | 136 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Cardiff | 142 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Leicester | 89 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Bradford | 133 km N | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Coventry | 70 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Birkenhead | 88 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Nottingham | 93 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Preston | 122 km N | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Derby | 71 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Wolverhampton | 24 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Telford
- 1
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km south-east of Telford1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Cadbury World.
- 2
Manchester, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north of Telford2 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Telford3 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Leeds, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north-east of Telford4 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-west of Telford2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Bristol, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Telford4 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south of Telford4 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Leicester, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Telford2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Bradford, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Telford4 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Coventry, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-east of Telford2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-west of Telford2 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Telford2 hr 50 min round trip - 13
Preston, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north of Telford3 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Derby, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-east of Telford2 hr 40 min round trip - 15
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-east of Telford1 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Telford to Birmingham
A realistic pace for Birmingham, 43 km from Telford. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Telford
- 09:20Arrive in Birmingham (50 min drive)
- 09:35Cadbury World
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Birmingham
- 15:20Head back to Telford
- 16:10Home in Telford
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Telford?
- The best day trips from Telford are Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool. The closest is Wolverhampton, about 35 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Telford?
- Wolverhampton is the closest, 24 km south-east of Telford, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Telford?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Telford: Wolverhampton (35 min), Birmingham (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Telford for a day out?
- Birmingham is the largest city in day-trip range, 43 km south-east of Telford and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Telford?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cardiff at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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