The distance between Swansea and Wrexham is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Swansea to Wrexham by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wrexham → Swansea if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Wrexham General.
Transport for Wales
There are several options for getting from Swansea to Wrexham by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Swansea and Wrexham is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Swansea and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Wrexham. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Swansea and Wrexham with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 30m.
Transport for Wales run train services between Swansea and Wrexham. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swansea and Wrexham. We recommend that you drive to Wrexham. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Wrexham General. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Wrexham. The distance is around 213km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 30m | £95($110) | 5 times a day | 291km (181 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £37($44) | on demand | 213km (132 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Wrexham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.