How to travel from Liverpool to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Wrexham is around 47km (29 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 43min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool to Wrexham by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Chester and then to Wrexham General.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Transport for Wales

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chester station and then to Rhosddu Nightingale House.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Wrexham.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Taxi-One

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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance53km (33 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Wrexham by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Liverpool and Wrexham is around 47km (29 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Liverpool and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Wrexham is to take a taxi which takes around 43min and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Wrexham. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1hr.

Merseyrail Electrics, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Liverpool and Wrexham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Liverpool and Wrexham. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chester station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Liverpool and Wrexham. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Wrexham General. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Liverpool and Wrexham. The distance is around 53km (33 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

How do I get from Liverpool to Wrexham

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Wrexham

Transport options from Liverpool to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£19($23)
hourly47km (29 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
£7($8)
hourly61km (38 miles)
Taxi
43min
£80($95)
on demand53km (33 miles)
Drive
43min
£9($11)
on demand53km (33 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