How to travel from Wrexham to Glasgow, United Kingdom

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

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wrexham to Glasgow 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 Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport and then to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

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

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Wrexham and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester and Warrington Bank Quay. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Avanti West Coast run train services between Wrexham and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chester Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange and Manchester Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Wrexham and Glasgow. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 15m 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Glasgow

Transport options from Wrexham to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
£160($190)
twice daily482km (299 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly3h 35m
£180($215)
hourly584km (363 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, Fly3h 50m
£110($130)
every 3 hours562km (349 miles)
Train to Newport (S Wales), plane4h 40m
£155($185)
every 4 hours779km (484 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
£120($140)
every 3 hours597km (371 miles)
Train
3h 35m
£105($125)
hourly398km (247 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£25($29)
once daily453km (282 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£70($83)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow