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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 Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Manchester to Wrexham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Wrexham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G38873 · G38625 · G397699:30 AM1h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:26 AMWrexham Central (WXC)€181One-way2 transfers
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G38873 · G38625 · G397699:30 AM1h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:26 AMWrexham Central (WXC)€181One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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G38556 · G397568:05 AM1h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:54 AMWrexham Central (WXC)€311One-way2 transfers
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G38870 · G38623 · G397648:30 AM2h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:39 AMWrexham Central (WXC)€181One-way2 transfers
G38405 · G38925 · G3977510:48 AM2h07Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:55 PMWrexham Central (WXC)€211One-way2 transfers
G38403 · G38560 · G397729:48 AM2h22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:10 PMWrexham Central (WXC)€211One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Wrexham
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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.
Other travel options to Wrexham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Wrexham Central (WXC).
- 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.
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