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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 $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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m 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 $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wigan costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
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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.
- 6:15 PM1h40Birmingham7:55 PMWigan$121One-way0 transfers
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- 6:15 PM1h40Birmingham7:55 PMWigan$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:15 PM1h40Birmingham7:55 PMWigan$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:15 PM1h40Birmingham6:55 PMWigan$121One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 6 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 train and bus 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 Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Wigan by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wigan by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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