How to travel from Plymouth to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Wrexham is around 413km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 WrexhamPlymouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then take the train to Wrexham General.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance413km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Plymouth and Wrexham is around 413km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Plymouth and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Wrexham. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Plymouth and Wrexham. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Plymouth and Wrexham. We recommend that you drive to Wrexham. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Plymouth and Wrexham. The distance is around 413km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

How do I get from Plymouth to Wrexham

Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Wrexham

Transport options from Plymouth to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 45m
£170($205)
twice daily568km (353 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
£145($170)
every 3 hours464km (288 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central6h 15m
£135($160)
every 4 hours485km (301 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 25m
£52($62)
every 4 hours460km (286 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£72($85)
on demand413km (256 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