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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 train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Manchester to Wigan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Northern Rail (3) | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Northern Rail (3) | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Manchester to Wigan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wigan buses for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Y24845 · NT089300 | On time 8:05 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h58 | 9:03 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 1 transfer | |
| L09622 · NT089500 | On time 9:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h08 | 10:53 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Wigan
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Buses from Manchester to Wigan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $3 (€3) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:43, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 58m |
First bus 03:43 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Bee Network from Manchester to WiganYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Wigan with Bee Network for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Wigan
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