What is the cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh is to train and bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Wrexham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Wrexham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wrexham General and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Chester and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Wrexham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Wrexham and Edinburgh is 248 miles. The road distance is 244.3 miles.

How do I travel from Wrexham to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wrexham to Edinburgh train from?

Wrexham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or fly from Wrexham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Wrexham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Wrexham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Wrexham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Wrexham to Edinburgh is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Wrexham to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Wrexham to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Wrexham to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Wrexham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 1m
£85–151
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
9h 4m
£44–80
Drive 242.9 mi
1. Drive from Wrexham to Edinburghcar 242.9 mi
4h 27m
£61–88
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 21m
£70–166
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 24m
£97–171
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 31m
£65–140
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 57m
£89–189
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 21m
£74–175
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 47m
£98–214

Wrexham to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Wrexham, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily.

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