Getting around

Buses and trains in Wrexham

The city's two stations, the main bus routes, cheaper fares and free passes, and where to plan your journey.Plan a journeyFree bus passLast checked October 2026

Trains

Wrexham General

Station Approach, LL11 2AA

The main station. Ticket office, toilets, step-free access and a small APCOA car park. Trains north to Chester and south to Shrewsbury.

Wrexham Central

Island Green, LL13 7LW

Unstaffed, card-only ticket machine. The end of the Wrexham to Bidston line.
  • Wrexham to Bidston (Borderlands line)15 stations including Gwersyllt, Cefn-y-bedd, Caergwrle and Hope, with connections at Shotton and Bidston for Liverpool
  • Contactless pay as you goSince May 2026 you can tap in and out with a bank card at Wrexham General, Wrexham Central, Gwersyllt, Ruabon and other local stations, with daily and weekly caps. TfW trains only.
  • Direct trains to LondonThere's no regular direct service. In October 2026 the rail regulator turned down a bid for four daily Wrexham to Euston trains for the second time, so most journeys change at Chester or Crewe.

Buses

Most local buses leave from Wrexham Bus Station in the city centre. Arriva runs the main routes, including:

1Chester
2Oswestry
5Llangollen
7 and 8Caia Park
27Mold
33 and X33Llay
41Wrexham Industrial Estate
T51Rhyl via Denbigh

The TrawsCymru T3 runs from the bus station to Barmouth via Llangollen, Corwen, Bala and Dolgellau, stopping at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Wrexham isn't one of the fflecsi on-demand bus areas.

Cheaper fares and free passes

  • Free bus pass (60+ or disabled)Apply for a Concessionary Travel Card through Transport for Wales. Helpline 03003 034 240.
  • £1 bus fares for ages 5 to 21£1 single or £3 day ticket on buses in Wales, including TrawsCymru. Ages 16 to 21 need a MyTravelPass. Trains aren't included.
  • MatchdaysArriva's adult day ticket is £2 with a Wrexham AFC match ticket

Common questions

Which is the main train station in Wrexham?
Wrexham General, on Station Approach. Wrexham Central at Island Green is the terminus of the Borderlands line to Bidston.
Are there direct trains from Wrexham to London?
There's no regular direct service. A bid for four daily Wrexham to London Euston trains was rejected by the rail regulator in October 2026, so most journeys change at Chester or Crewe.
How do I get a free bus pass in Wrexham?
If you're 60 or over or have an eligible disability, apply for a Concessionary Travel Card from Transport for Wales.
Can young people get cheap bus fares?
Yes. Ages 5 to 21 pay 1 pound for a single or 3 pounds for a day ticket on buses in Wales. Ages 16 to 21 need a MyTravelPass.

Where this information comes from

Checked against Transport for Wales, Arriva, Traveline Cymru and the Office of Rail and Road in October 2026. Timetables change, so check before you travel.

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