How to get from Wrexham to Cardiff by train?

By train

To get from Wrexham to Cardiff in Wales, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Wrexham General station to Shrewsbury station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Shrewsbury station to Cardiff Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Wrexham General

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrexham General
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Birmingham International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Swansea
  • 5
    Ride to train station Cardiff Central
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    129 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wrexham to Cardiff

The distance between Wrexham, Wales and Cardiff, Wales is approximately 137.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wrexham to Cardiff by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Wrexham

Wrexham is located at Wrexham, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Wrexham Bus Station 6, Wrexham.

Train stations close to Wrexham:

  • Wrexham Central
  • Wrexham General
  • Gwersyllt

Bus stations close to Wrexham:

  • Wrexham Bus Station 6, Wrexham
  • Glyndwr University School Of Art, Wrexham
  • Wrexham Bus Station Stand 5, Wrexham

Public transport stations close to Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff is located at Cardiff, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Park Street, Cardiff.

Train stations close to Cardiff:

  • Cardiff Bay
  • Heath
  • Cardiff Central

Bus stations close to Cardiff:

  • Park Street, Cardiff
  • Philharmonic, Cardiff
  • Philharmonic Jp, Cardiff

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wrexham to Cardiff?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct train between Wrexham and Cardiff in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wrexham to Cardiff in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Wrexham General station near Wrexham to Birmingham International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cardiff Central station near Cardiff in Wales

  • How long does it take to travel from Wrexham to Cardiff in Wales by train?

    The total travel time between Wrexham and Cardiff in Wales by train is about 3 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wrexham to get to Cardiff in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Wrexham General station near Wrexham in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wrexham and Cardiff in Wales?

    Get off the train at the Cardiff Central station, which is closest to Cardiff in Wales.

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