Day trip from Birmingham to Telford
Telford lies 43 km (27 mi) north-west of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 43 km (27 mi) apart, Telford is a realistic day trip from Birmingham: about 42 min each way by road.
| Birmingham | Telford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 155,570 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | TF3–WV99 |
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Staying in Telford
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Common questions
How far is Telford from Birmingham?
43 km (27 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Birmingham; by road roughly 52 km (33 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Telford by road?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Telford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.