How to travel from Sheffield to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Wrexham is around 146km (91 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 Sheffield 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.

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Train

Take the train to Stockport and then to Wrexham General.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Chester then take the bus to Wrexham Bus Station 7.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance146km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Wrexham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 3hrs. 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 Sheffield and Wrexham is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Wrexham. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Stockport. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail and Transport for Wales run train services between Sheffield and Wrexham. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2hrs, 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Stockport and then to Wrexham General. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Sheffield and Wrexham. The distance is around 146km (91 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 Sheffield to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £48 ($57).

How do I get from Sheffield to Wrexham

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Wrexham

Transport options from Sheffield to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£48($57)
6 times a week153km (95 miles)
Train and Bus
3hrs
£44($52)
every 3 hours155km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£25($30)
on demand146km (91 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