The cheapest and fastest trains from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) without transferring at least once.
G38688 · Y62730 · G384037:40 AM2h07Wrexham General (WRX)9:47 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$221One-way2 transfers
G38692 · G38947 · G384099:40 AM2h07Wrexham General (WRX)11:47 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$221One-way2 transfers
G38690 · G38945 · G384058:40 AM2h07Wrexham General (WRX)10:47 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$221One-way2 transfers
G38694 · G38967 · G3841310:38 AM2h09Wrexham General (WRX)12:47 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$221One-way2 transfers
G38696 · G38950 · G3841511:40 AM2h07Wrexham General (WRX)1:47 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$221One-way2 transfers
G39035+
G89133+
C218064:03 PM1h34Wrexham General (WRX)5:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$381One-way2 transfers
G39027+
G89122+
C0436312:01 PM1h36Wrexham General (WRX)1:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$381One-way2 transfers
G38472 · G385086:13 AM1h37Wrexham General (WRX)7:50 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$241One-way1 transfer
G39035+
G89133+
G158134:03 PM1h42Wrexham General (WRX)5:45 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$381One-way2 transfers
G38352 · G385169:07 AM1h43Wrexham General (WRX)10:50 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train for Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.46 (€-3.60). The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G38682+ G89109+ C24467 | On time 5:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h05 | 7:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38682+ G89109+ C04344 | On time 5:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h58 | 7:38 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38472 · G38508 | On time 6:13 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h37 | 7:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G39314+ G89110+ C04347 | On time 6:54 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h43 | 8:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G39314+ G89110+ C24982 | On time 6:54 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h51 | 8:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38512+ W34252 | Delayed 6:52 AM 7:03 AMWrexham General (WRX) | 1h47 | 8:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G38688 · Y62730+ G89569 | 7:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 9:35 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38688 · Y62730 · G38403 | 7:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 9:47 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G39019 · G38514 | On time 8:03 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h47 | 9:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G38690 · G38945+ G89577 | On time 8:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38690 · G38945 · G38405 | 8:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 10:47 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38352 · G38516 | On time 9:07 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h43 | 10:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G38692 · G38947 · G38409 | 9:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 11:47 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38692 · G38947+ G89585 | On time 9:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 11:35 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G39024 · G38518 | On time 10:03 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h47 | 11:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G38694 · G38967+ G89593 | 10:38 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h57 | 12:35 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38694 · G38967 · G38413 | 10:38 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h09 | 12:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38356 · G38520 | On time 11:03 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h47 | 12:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G38696 · G38950 · G38415 | 11:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 1:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38696 · G38950+ G89602 | 11:40 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 1:35 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G39027 · G38523 | 12:01 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h49 | 1:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G39027+ G89122+ G15812 | On time 12:01 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h44 | 1:45 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G39027+ G89122+ C04363 | 12:01 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h36 | 1:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38698 · G38975+ G89614 | On time 12:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 2:35 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38698 · G38975 · G38417 | 12:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 2:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38361 · G38525 | 1:03 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h47 | 2:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G38700 · G38953 · G38389 | On time 1:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 3:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38700 · G38953+ G89541 | On time 1:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 3:35 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G39032 · G38527 | On time 2:03 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h47 | 3:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G38702 · G38983 · G38393 | On time 2:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 4:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38702 · G38983+ G89546 | On time 2:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 4:35 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38364 · G38529 | 3:03 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h51 | 4:54 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G38704 · G38955 · G38398 | On time 3:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 5:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38704 · G38955+ G89554 | On time 3:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 5:35 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G39035 · G38531 | On time 4:03 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h47 | 5:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G39035+ G89133+ G15813 | On time 4:03 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h42 | 5:45 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G39035+ G89133+ C21806 | On time 4:03 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h34 | 5:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38708 · G38991+ G89562 | On time 4:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 6:35 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38708 · G38991 · G38401 | On time 4:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 6:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38368 · G38533 | 5:03 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h47 | 6:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G38710 · G38957 · G38421 | On time 5:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 2h07 | 7:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G38710 · G38957+ G89571 | On time 5:40 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h55 | 7:35 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G39037 · G38535 | On time 6:03 PM Wrexham General (WRX) | 1h47 | 7:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
G38408 · AW811700 · Y62734 · G38394 | 12:29 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 7h18 | 7:47 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
G38408 · AW811700+ L89059 · G86149 | 12:29 AM Wrexham General (WRX) | 6h27 | 6:56 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 15:03. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 3:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Wrexham General (WRX) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wrexham General (WRX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:15 Saturday 06:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) from the car park via the booking office or night gate. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Chester), Platform 3, and Platform 4 (Wrexham-Bidston Line) via a footbridge and lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stop in station car park
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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