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Compare train and bus for Wrexham to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wrexham to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Wrexham to Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Wrexham to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wrexham to Cardiff:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrexham to Cardiff costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 19m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 3h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Wrexham to Cardiff
How to get from Wrexham to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wrexham to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:40 AM 8h45 Wrexham 8:25 PM Cardiff $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 AM 8h45 Wrexham 8:25 PM Cardiff $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 AM 8h45 Wrexham 8:25 PM Cardiff $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wrexham to Cardiff:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrexham to Cardiff costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 19m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wrexham and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Trains mostly depart from Wrexham Central (WXC) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry to go to Cardiff by train.
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