How to travel from Birmingham to Wigan

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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 79 miles (128 km)

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€25

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€9

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2h 4m

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1h 34m

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30m

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3h 22m

Average total duration

2h 52m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Birmingham to Wigan

How to get from Birmingham to Wigan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Wigan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West CoastL02369
09:07AM1h29
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:36AMWigan North Western (WGN)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:05AM2h45
Birmingham
01:50PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastL02369
09:07AM1h29
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:36AMWigan North Western (WGN)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW01952
10:07AM1h30
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:37AMWigan North Western (WGN)
$321One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02372
11:07AM1h30
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
12:37PMWigan North Western (WGN)
$321One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02929
12:07PM1h30
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
01:37PMWigan North Western (WGN)
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM1h40
Birmingham
07:55PMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:10PM3h05
Birmingham
07:15PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM2h20
Birmingham
08:35PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Wigan

Travel to Wigan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Wigan.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Wigan including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Wigan is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wigan costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Wigan is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Wigan take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

The distance from Birmingham to Wigan is approximately 79 miles (128 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Wigan is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Wigan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Wigan:
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Wigan North Western (WGN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Wigan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Wigan with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Wigan often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wigan and these popular destinations at a great price.

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