How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 WrexhamStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sainsbury's and then to Chester.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance168km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wrexham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

London Midland, Vintage Trains and Transport for Wales run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sainsbury's, Chester and Chester station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Stagecoach Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Wrexham General. instead which will take 2h 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Wrexham. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£47($56)
every 2 hours156km (97 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
£17($20)
once daily225km (140 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
£30($35)
on demand168km (104 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