How to travel from Wrexham to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Liverpool is around 47km (29 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wrexham to Liverpool by train, bus, taxi 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 Chester and then to Liverpool Lime Street Low Level.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Transport for Wales

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chester Railway Station and then to Liverpool Hood street.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Liverpool One.

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Yellow Cars Wrexham

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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration42min
  • Distance53km (33 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Liverpool by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Wrexham and Liverpool is around 47km (29 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Wrexham and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Liverpool is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Liverpool. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 5m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail Electrics run train services between Wrexham and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Liverpool. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chester Railway Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Arriva Cymru and Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire run regular bus services between Wrexham and Liverpool. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 35m 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 Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Liverpool Lime Street Low Level. instead which will take 1h 5m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Liverpool. The distance is around 53km (33 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Liverpool

Transport options from Wrexham to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
£19($23)
hourly47km (29 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
£8($9)
every 30 mins61km (38 miles)
Taxi
42min
£80($95)
on demand53km (33 miles)
Drive
42min
£9($11)
on demand53km (33 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool