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Train travelling along the Borderlands line
Borderlands Line
Bidston to Wrexham Central
2:26
Hours from
LONDON
2
Hours from
Manchester

Explore this picturesque line that links Wales and the Wirral with 27 miles of railway.

Travel from Bidston, with its historic observatory and lighthouse, across stunning countryside crossing one of Wales’ great rivers, the River Dee, before arriving at the bustling town of Wrexham.

From walking through historic countryside or exploring the area’s rich heritage you’ll find a magnificent range of days out just waiting to be discovered.

Discover how you can explore Wales by public transport for safe, sustainable, scenic journeys with Wales on Rails here.

Highlights

Walk up Bidston Hill for impressive panoramic views of the River Mersey and the Wirral

Explore the area on two wheels with a number of National Cycle Network routes

Find out more

Getting there

The NCP Wrexham General Station is the official Arriva Trains Wales Rail car park and is located Just a short walk from the station, offering direct access to each of its four platforms.

Connect from Wrexham General to Chester that connect with trains to Manchester, Crewe, Liverpool and London Euston. Check nationalrail.co.uk for more information.

Route

Bidston to Wrexham Central

Cost

Info
£8.40 Day Return

Opening times

7 days a week | all year

Journey time

58 mins

Distance

27 miles | 43.5km

Time from London

2:26 hours (see itinerary)

Plan your trip

Bidston Railway Station Interchange
Bidston Hill is one of the highest points on the Wirral with excellent view points of the River Mersey. Other interesting buildings to visit include Bidston Observatory and Bidston Lighthouse.

Heswell Railway Station
Explore the unique shops and beautiful countryside as well as explore the medieval Brimstage Hall, located just over a mile away.

Neston Railway Station
Neston is linked historically as an agricultural centre, a port, a mining village and a market town. A Friday market alongside specialist shops attracts shoppers from the surrounding areas.

Hawarden Bridge Railway Station
From here you can access the National Cycle Network route 568 offering fantastic riverside views on the route to Chester, Flint and North Wales Coast (suitable for all the family). Walk or cycle across the remarkable structure of Hawarden Bridge, which when complete in 1889 it was the largest swing bridge in the world. It was fixed into position in 1971.

Shotton Railway Station
Cool down at Deeside Ice Rink, only 10 minutes’ walk from the railway station.

Hawarden Railway Station
Hawarden Castle is a short walk away and is Grade I listed and was the estate of the former British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. Take a look around St Deiniols Library before having a bite to eat in the library’s restaurant.

Buckley Railway Station
Buckley is a historic brick making and pottery town. Discover more about the town’s history as you walk the heritage trail and see the remains of Buckley’s industrial past. Look out for the evidence of forgotten tramways that operated as early as the 1790’s.

Caergwrle Railway Station
A short walk from the railway station brings you to the ruins a 13th century castle with exhilarating views of the surrounding area. A further walk up to Hope mountain is also easily accessible from the main road of Caergwrle boasting breath-taking views of the area.

Wrexham General Railway Station
Explore the football stadium or get your retail fix and Plas Coch retail park.

Wrexham Central Railway Station
Leave the train here for the heart of the town centre where you can explore Waterworld, Bersham Museum, traditional indoor markets and one of the seven wonders of Wales, the St Giles Parish Church.

More lines to explore nearby

Nearby heritage railways
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