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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€43 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Glasgow to Wigan by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Wigan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Wigan:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Wigan costing on average $21 (€16).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Wigan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Wigan North Western (WGN).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express to go to Wigan by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wigan by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
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