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4.6Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Wrexham
How to get from Cardiff to Wrexham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Wrexham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:40 AM11h20Cardiff12:00 PMWrexham$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:40 AM11h20Cardiff12:00 PMWrexham$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:10 AM6h50Cardiff12:00 PMWrexham$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:10 AM11h20Cardiff6:30 PMWrexham$261One-way0 transfers
- 6:10 PM11h10Cardiff5:20 AMWrexham$321One-way0 transfers
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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Wrexham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Wrexham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Wrexham:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Wrexham costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Wrexham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Wrexham:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Wrexham costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Wrexham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Wrexham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Wrexham Central (WXC).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wrexham by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Wrexham by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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