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.
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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Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Edinburgh.
Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £160($190) | twice daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 3h 55m | £180($215) | hourly | 636km (395 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 3h 60m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 544km (338 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 45m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 638km (397 miles) |
Train to Newport (S Wales), plane | 4h 55m | £175($205) | every 4 hours | 774km (481 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 398km (247 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | £25($30) | once daily | 517km (321 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £69($82) | on demand | 398km (247 miles) |
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