How to travel from Salisbury to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Wrexham is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 WrexhamSalisbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
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Train

Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Wrexham General.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Chester.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance286km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).

The distance between Salisbury and Wrexham is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Salisbury and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Wrexham. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newport (S Wales). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Wrexham. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Salisbury and Wrexham. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salisbury to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Chester and Chester station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Salisbury and Wrexham. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Salisbury and Wrexham. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Wrexham

Transport options from Salisbury to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
£265($315)
hourly421km (262 miles)
Train to Woking, plane4h 20m
£275($325)
hourly467km (290 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£95($115)
every 4 hours326km (203 miles)
Train via Basingstoke4h 30m
£120($140)
every 3 hours356km (221 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£19($22)
once daily386km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£50($59)
on demand286km (178 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