There are 3 ways to get from Wrexham to Cardiff by train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 2 h 44 min
$55 - $90
2 alternative options
Drive • 2 h 51 min
$30 - $45
Train, fly • 4 h 14 min
$115 - $253
What companies run services between Wrexham, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
Arriva Trains Wales operates a train from Wrexham to Cardiff every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55 - $90 and the journey takes 2 h 44 min.

- Website
- flygermania.com
Flights from Chester to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $160

- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- customer.relations@arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55 - $90
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $27 - $40
- Anytime Day Single
- $55 - $90
- First Anytime Day Single
- $90 - $140
Train from Wrexham General to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $3 - $5
- Anytime Day Single
- $6 - $10
- First Anytime Day Single
- $8 - $13

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
Train from Wrexham General to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12 - $19
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $8 - $13
- Anytime Day Single
- $12 - $19


- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $26 - $40
- Anytime Single
- $35 - $60
- Off-Peak Single
- $22 - $35
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Wrexham to Cardiff?
The distance between Wrexham and Cardiff is 175 km. The road distance is 225 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Cardiff?
The cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Cardiff is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2 h 51 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Wrexham to Cardiff?
The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Cardiff is to train which takes 2 h 44 min and costs £40 - £65.
Is there a direct train between Wrexham and Cardiff?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wrexham General and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every four hours. The journey takes approximately 2 h 44 min.
How long does it take to get from Wrexham to Cardiff?
The train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Central takes 2 h 44 min including transfers and departs every four hours.