How to travel from Nottingham to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Wrexham is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nottingham to Wrexham by train 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 Tamworth High Level and then to Wrexham General.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance143km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Wrexham by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Nottingham and Wrexham is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Nottingham and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Wrexham. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tamworth High Level. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways run train services between Nottingham and Wrexham. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nottingham and Wrexham. We recommend that you drive to Wrexham. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Tamworth High Level and then to Wrexham General. instead which will take 2h 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 Nottingham and Wrexham. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Wrexham

Transport options from Nottingham to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
£63($75)
5 times a week193km (120 miles)
Train to Crewe2h 20m
£50($59)
every 2 hours160km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£25($30)
on demand143km (89 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nottingham and Wrexham

Train operators

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