4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Wigan
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Wigan will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 2 buses that leave Manchester for Wigan on Sun, Jun 21, 2 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 27 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 8 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.
8:45 AM1h08Manchester9:53 AMWigan$41One-way0 transfers- 9:45 AM1h08Manchester10:53 AMWigan$41One-way0 transfers
- 9:45 AM1h08Manchester10:53 AMWigan$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 AM1h08Manchester9:53 AMWigan$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wigan:
A bus is $0.18 (€0.15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wigan costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Manchester to Wigan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:43AM | Arrival Time 04:36AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:43AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:43AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:14AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:44AM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:14AM | Arrival Time 07:59AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:44AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:54AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:19AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:49AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 09:41AM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:59AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:53AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:49AM | Arrival Time 10:11AM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:04AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 10:41AM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:33AM | Arrival Time 11:06AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:48AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 12:06PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:48AM | Arrival Time 12:11PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:18AM | Arrival Time 12:41PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 01:07PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:49AM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:43PM | Arrival Time 02:11PM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:43PM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:43PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:16PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:28PM | Arrival Time 04:13PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:27PM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:37PM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:48PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:37PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:48PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Manchester to Wigan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wigan buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45 AM Manchester | 1h08 | 9:53 AM Wigan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:45 AM Manchester | 1h08 | 10:53 AM Wigan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Wigan
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Buses from Manchester to Wigan run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 8m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: Bee Network from Manchester to WiganYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Wigan with Bee Network for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Wigan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.
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