How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 WrexhamNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Newton-le-Willows.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Chester.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wrexham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton-le-Willows and Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

TransPennine Express Service run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, Chester and Chester station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Newton-le-Willows. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).

How do I get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wrexham

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Wrexham

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£48($57)
hourly319km (198 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
£18($21)
twice daily336km (208 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£54($64)
on demand312km (194 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