How to travel from Manchester to Wrexham

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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Wrexham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Wrexham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €28.

Distance: 70 km

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€19

Average price

Cheapest

€30

Average price

1h 47m

Average total duration

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1h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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30m

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Northern Rail

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from Manchester to Wrexham

How to get from Manchester to Wrexham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Wrexham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Transport for WalesG38873 · G38625 · G39769
    9:30 AM1h56
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:26 AMWrexham Central (WXC)
    181One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transport for WalesG38873 · G38625 · G39769
    9:30 AM1h56
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:26 AMWrexham Central (WXC)
    181One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailG89076+Transport for WalesG38556 · G39756
    8:05 AM1h49
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    9:54 AMWrexham Central (WXC)
    311One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Transport for WalesG38870 · G38623 · G39764
    8:30 AM2h09
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:39 AMWrexham Central (WXC)
    181One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transport for WalesG38405 · G38925 · G39775
    10:48 AM2h07
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    12:55 PMWrexham Central (WXC)
    211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transport for WalesG38403 · G38560 · G39772
    9:48 AM2h22
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    12:10 PMWrexham Central (WXC)
    211One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Wrexham

Travel to Wrexham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Wrexham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Wrexham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Wrexham is a train with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wrexham:

A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Wrexham costing on average €30.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Wrexham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Wrexham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The Manchester to Wrexham distance is approximately 70 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Wrexham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wrexham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Wrexham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Wrexham Central (WXC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Wrexham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Wrexham by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Wrexham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Wrexham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Chester, Birmingham, Cardiff. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wrexham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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