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How to get to Wrexham

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Use our definitive guide on how to get to Wrexham when planning your next getaway to North Wales!

Wrexham enjoys a privileged location, with easy access to the major English cities of Manchester, Liverpool and Chester, and to the towering mountains of North Wales and the glistening coast.


Trains to Wrexham

Looking to travel to Wrexham General Station? Travelling to Wrexham by train is one of the easiest ways to visit the city and below we have information on all of the main routes to Wrexham General.

Chester to Wrexham

The Chester to Wrexham train is a short journey, taking just 16 minutes. With trains running every hour or so, you will find around 24 trains making the journey a day.

Manchester to Wrexham

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wrexham General takes under three hours to travel 43 miles. Unfortunately, there is not a direct train from Manchester to Wrexham, so a change at Chester Station will be required.

Liverpool to Wrexham

The train from Liverpool to Wrexham General takes 1 hour and eight minutes. Unfortunately, there is not a direct train from Liverpool to Wrexham, so a change at Chester Station will be required. Trains from Chester to Liverpool are regular, with one making the journey every 15 minutes.

London to Wrexham

The train from London to Wrexham General usually takes under six hours on average to travel 162 miles. There are two direct trains from London to Wrexham General each day with Avanti West Coast.

For more information and/or to check train times and prices visit: thetrainline.com


Travel to Wrexham by road

If you are travelling to Wrexham from the North West, the M56 and M55, providing quick and easy access. For those travelling from the Midlands, you will find many Motorway connections to Snowdonia including the M6, M5, and M1. From the South of England, find North Wales city via M6, M5, and M1.

To plan your journey, we recommend using the AA Route Planner.

Once you’ve sorted out how to get to Wrexham, plan your trip with our Wrexham Travel Guide…

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