How to travel from Wrexham to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Sheffield is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wrexham to Sheffield by train, bus 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, Crewe then Stockport and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chester Railway Station then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance147km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Wrexham and Sheffield is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Wrexham and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, Crewe, Stockport and Sheffield. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Wrexham and Sheffield. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wrexham and Sheffield. We recommend that you drive to Sheffield United F.C.. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Chester, Crewe then Stockport and then to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The distance is around 147km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

How do I get from Wrexham to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Sheffield

Transport options from Wrexham to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£46($55)
every 2 hours153km (95 miles)
Bus and Train
3hrs
£44($52)
every 2 hours154km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£25($30)
on demand147km (91 miles)

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Airports near Sheffield

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

DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Sheffield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Sheffield
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Sheffield