How to travel from Inverness to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Wrexham is around 643km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Inverness 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.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Wrexham General.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Warrington Bank Quay.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Chester.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance643km (399 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Inverness and Wrexham is around 643km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Inverness and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Wrexham is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Wrexham. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER and Avanti West Coast run train services between Inverness and Wrexham. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Inverness and Wrexham. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Airport Bus Station, Chester and Chester station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Wrexham. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Wrexham. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Wrexham General. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Inverness and Wrexham. The distance is around 643km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

How do I get from Inverness to Wrexham

Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Wrexham

Transport options from Inverness to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 15m
£250($295)
every 4 hours961km (597 miles)
Train
6h 40m
£165($195)
4 times a day692km (430 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
£51($60)
twice daily727km (452 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£110($130)
on demand643km (399 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