The distance between Edinburgh and Wrexham is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL).
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Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay.
Take the bus to Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Chester.
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Edinburgh and Wrexham is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Edinburgh and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Wrexham is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Wrexham. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Avanti West Coast run train services between Edinburgh and Wrexham. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Wrexham. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport Bus Station, Chester and Railway Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Wrexham. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Wrexham. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Liverpool (LPL) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Edinburgh to Wrexham. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Edinburgh to Wrexham typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Liverpool (LPL).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Wrexham. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 10m | £160($190) | every 4 hours | 564km (350 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | £120($140) | every 2 hours | 544km (338 miles) |
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 3h 55m | £180($215) | hourly | 636km (395 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £125($145) | every 2 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
Train | 3h 25m | £115($140) | every 2 hours | 397km (247 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | £24($28) | 6 times a week | 433km (269 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £69($82) | on demand | 398km (247 miles) |
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