The distance between Wrexham and Plymouth is around 414km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Wrexham to Plymouth 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 Plymouth → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Plymouth.
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Take the train to Newport (S Wales) then take the bus to Plymouth Armada Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Plymouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Wrexham and Plymouth is around 414km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Wrexham and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Plymouth is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Plymouth. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Wrexham and Plymouth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wrexham and Plymouth. We recommend that you drive to Plymouth. instead which will take 4h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Plymouth. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Plymouth. The distance is around 414km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £145($170) | every 4 hours | 464km (288 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 6hrs | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 485km (301 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 45m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 448km (278 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £72($85) | on demand | 414km (257 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.