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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Wigan:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wigan costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 36m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly $14 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $45 (€37)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Wigan
How to get from Birmingham to Wigan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Wigan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:15 PM1h40Birmingham6:55 PMWigan$121One-way0 transfers
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- 5:15 PM1h40Birmingham6:55 PMWigan$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:15 PM1h40Birmingham6:55 PMWigan$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:15 PM1h40Birmingham7:55 PMWigan$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Wigan:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wigan costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Wigan as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Wigan North Western (WGN).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wigan by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Wigan by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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