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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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$68 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Coventry to Wigan
Compare the available ways to get from Coventry to Wigan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Wigan:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Wigan costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 2h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Coventry to Wigan
How to get from Coventry to Wigan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Wigan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:35 AM 2h01 Coventry 9:36 AM Wigan $144 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:35 AM 2h01 Coventry 9:36 AM Wigan $144 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:35 AM 2h01 Coventry 9:36 AM Wigan $144 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:26 AM 2h10 Coventry 10:36 AM Wigan $144 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:16 AM 5h10 Coventry 6:26 AM Wigan $200 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Wigan:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Wigan costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Wigan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Wigan North Western (WGN).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wigan by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Wigan by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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