How to travel from Wrexham to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Middlesbrough is around 265km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wrexham to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MiddlesbroughWrexham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance265km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 35m. 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 £46 ($55).

The distance between Wrexham and Middlesbrough is around 265km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Wrexham and Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester and Manchester Victoria. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Wrexham and Middlesbrough. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Wrexham and Middlesbrough. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 265km (164 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 Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).

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Transport options from Wrexham to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
£50($59)
every 2 hours272km (169 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
£17($20)
twice daily269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£46($55)
on demand265km (164 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough