How to travel from Wrexham to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Bristol is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Wrexham to Bristol by train 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 Newport (S Wales) and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance230km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Bristol by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).

The distance between Wrexham and Bristol is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Wrexham and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Bristol is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Bristol. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Bristol. 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 2h 50m.

Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Wrexham and Bristol. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Wrexham and Bristol. We recommend that you drive to Bristol. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Wrexham and Bristol. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Transport options from Wrexham to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£79($95)
every 4 hours242km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£40($47)
on demand230km (143 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol