How to travel from Belfast to Wrexham, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Wrexham is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Belfast to Wrexham by ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wrexham → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester.
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£76($90)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Dublin Connolly then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Wrexham General.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£75($89)
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Wrexham.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Wrexham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Wrexham by ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).
The distance between Belfast and Wrexham is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Belfast and Wrexham by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Wrexham is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £76 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Wrexham is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Wrexham. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Wrexham. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 2hrs.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Belfast and Wrexham. The ferry typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Belfast and Wrexham. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Wrexham. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Wrexham is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Wrexham. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Wrexham. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool. instead which will take 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Wrexham is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Wrexham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train + 6 similar | 2hrs | £76($90) | every 4 hours | 305km (190 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 2h 35m | £140($170) | every 4 hours | 354km (220 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 50m | £145($170) | hourly | 377km (234 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 3h 20m | £135($160) | hourly | 426km (265 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 25m | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 498km (310 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 45m | £125($145) | every 2 hours | 546km (339 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 4h 10m | £150($175) | hourly | 452km (281 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 20m | £180($215) | 4 times a day | 453km (281 miles) |
Ferry | 8h 35m | £75($89) | 3 times a week | 285km (177 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7hrs | £74($88) | every 4 hours | 503km (312 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Wrexham
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Airports near Wrexham
The following major airports near Wrexham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Wrexham
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Wrexham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Wrexham