How to travel from Cardiff to Wrexham

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from Cardiff to Wrexham

How to get from Cardiff to Wrexham by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Wrexham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transport for WalesL64848 · L65956
09:23AM3h32
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:55PMWrexham Central (WXC)
$651One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:10AM11h20
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
06:30PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Transport for WalesL64851 · L65977
11:23AM3h02
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:25PMWrexham Central (WXC)
$721One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Transport for WalesL64791 · L64182 · L65967
09:53AM3h47
Cardiff Central (CDF)
01:40PMWrexham Central (WXC)
$651One-way
2 transfers
Transport for WalesL64853 · L65993
01:23PM4h02
Cardiff Central (CDF)
05:25PMWrexham Central (WXC)
$651One-way
1 transfer
Transport for WalesL64855 · L65997
03:23PM3h36
Cardiff Central (CDF)
06:59PMWrexham Central (WXC)
$651One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:15PM12h05
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
05:20AMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
$381One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Wrexham

Travel to Wrexham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Wrexham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Wrexham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Wrexham is a bus with an average price of $21 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Wrexham:

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Wrexham costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Wrexham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Wrexham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Cardiff to Wrexham is approximately 108 miles (175 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Wrexham is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Wrexham:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Wrexham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Wrexham by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cardiff to Wrexham:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Wrexham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wrexham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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