How to travel from Gloucester to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Wrexham is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gloucester to Wrexham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WrexhamGloucester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Wrexham General.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Chester.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance176km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Wrexham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Gloucester and Wrexham is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Gloucester and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Wrexham. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Gloucester and Wrexham. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gloucester and Wrexham. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Chester and Chester station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Gloucester and Wrexham. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Wrexham General. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Gloucester and Wrexham. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Gloucester to Wrexham

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Wrexham

Transport options from Gloucester to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£80($95)
every 2 hours199km (124 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
£18($21)
once daily247km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£30($36)
on demand176km (109 miles)

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Airports near Wrexham

The following major airports near Wrexham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Wrexham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Wrexham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Wrexham