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The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Wigan

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$14

Average price

$19

Fastest journey

1 h 40 m

Average duration

1 h 56 m

Buses per day

11

Distance

128 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Wigan will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.

Fast buses

Of the 11 buses that leave Birmingham for Wigan on Sun, Jun 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM1h40
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    10:55 AMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM1h40
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    7:55 PMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM2h20
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    11:35 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM2h25
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    12:30 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM2h45
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    1:50 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Wigan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 79 miles (128 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$12

Average price

Cheapest

$31

Average price

$45

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 33m

Average total duration

2h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Wigan is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Wigan:

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wigan costing on average $31 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Wigan is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Wigan take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Wigan including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Wigan among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€27). The journey takes 2h 3m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by FlixBus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Birmingham to Wigan Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:25AM
Arrival Time
06:05AM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:15AM
Arrival Time
09:55AM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
10:55AM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$10
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:05AM
Arrival Time
01:50PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$10
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:25PM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:40PM
Arrival Time
05:10PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:10PM
Arrival Time
07:15PM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$10
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$11
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
07:55PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:05PM
Arrival Time
11:30PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:05PM
Arrival Time
12:30AM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$10

Live departures

Birmingham to Wigan bus times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Wigan buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus3:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
2h40
6:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
1h40
10:55 AM Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
2h20
11:35 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:05 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
2h45
1:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:25 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
1h40
3:05 PM Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:25 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
2h25
3:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:40 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
3h30
5:10 PM Preston, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:10 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
3h05
7:15 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:15 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
1h40
7:55 PM Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:15 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
2h20
8:35 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Wigan

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Buses from Birmingham to Wigan run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.

There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 1h 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
79 miles (128 km)
Average bus duration
2h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
$9 (€7)
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
1h 40m
First bus
12:50 AM
Last bus
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
4 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus from Birmingham to WiganYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Wigan with FlixBus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€7)
FlixBus frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Wigan

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Wigan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wigan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Wigan can start from as little as $9 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Birmingham to Wigan is $12 (€10) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Birmingham to Wigan is 1h 40m to travel the 79 miles (128 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Birmingham to Wigan leaves at 12:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Birmingham to Wigan leaves at 11:45 PM.
Yes, there are 6 direct buses a day from Birmingham to Wigan with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Birmingham to Wigan, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Wigan. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Birmingham and Wigan and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Birmingham , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Brunel Street, Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station . When arriving in Wigan , you can end your journey in bus stations like Liverpool, Liverpool One, Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange), Preston, Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Liverpool, Liverpool One, located 1 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Wigan from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Birmingham to Wigan is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Wigan including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Birmingham to Wigan:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Birmingham to Wigan for bus company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Birmingham to Wigan depends on the bus companies:
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Birmingham to Wigan.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Birmingham to Wigan:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Birmingham to Wigan:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Birmingham to Wigan. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Birmingham to Wigan with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Birmingham to Wigan with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Birmingham to Wigan with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Since neither Birmingham nor Wigan are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Wigan among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Wigan, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in busy areas like markets and public transport hubs. It's advisable to stay vigilant in crowded places and avoid displaying valuables openly. Additionally, travelers should be aware of potential taxi scams; always use licensed taxis or reputable ride-sharing services. Scams involving fake accommodation listings are less common but still worth noting—booking through trusted platforms helps ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Wigan

Birmingham
Wigan
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
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address
Address
Birmingham Great Charles Street Queensway, Great Charles Street Queensway 145, B3 3LT
Birmingham, Brunel Street
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address
Address
Birmingham Brunel Street, Brunel Street, B5 4AF

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