How to travel from Wrexham to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Edinburgh is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Wrexham and Edinburgh is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Wrexham and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester and Warrington Bank Quay. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Avanti West Coast run train services between Wrexham and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Wrexham and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Shudehill Interchange. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Wrexham and Edinburgh. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Edinburgh

Transport options from Wrexham to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 20m
£160($190)
twice daily565km (351 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly3h 55m
£180($215)
hourly636km (395 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, Fly3h 60m
£120($140)
every 3 hours544km (338 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane4h 45m
£125($145)
every 3 hours638km (397 miles)
Train to Newport (S Wales), plane4h 55m
£175($205)
every 4 hours774km (481 miles)
Train
3h 40m
£110($130)
every 3 hours398km (247 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
£25($30)
once daily517km (321 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£69($82)
on demand398km (247 miles)

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Airports near Edinburgh

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh