How to travel from Wrexham to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Swanage is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wrexham to Swanage by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Swanage by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).

The distance between Wrexham and Swanage is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Wrexham and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Swanage is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Swanage. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, London Euston, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Wrexham and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Swanage. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Swanage. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £205 ($240).

How do I get from Wrexham to Swanage

Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Swanage

Transport options from Wrexham to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 45m
£225($265)
twice daily962km (598 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
£255($300)
hourly451km (280 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
£205($240)
hourly524km (326 miles)
Train via Wolverhampton6hrs
£135($160)
every 4 hours418km (260 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£61($72)
on demand348km (216 miles)

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Airports near Swanage

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Swanage
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Swanage
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Swanage