The average train between Manchester and Wrexham takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Wrexham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Wrexham. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Wrexham at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wrexham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wrexham station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Manchester to Wrexham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Wrexham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wrexham General station.
Book your Manchester to Wrexham train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Wrexham is 69.6 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wrexham General via Chester in around 1h 29m.