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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $430.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $430 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Wigan
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Wigan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Wigan:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Wigan costing on average $63.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Wigan costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
The journey is about 52m faster (2h 39m by train vs 3h 31m by car) and roughly $51 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($63 vs $114). 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 Glasgow to Wigan
How to get from Glasgow to Wigan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Wigan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W8488812:04 PM 3h00 Glasgow Central (GLC) 3:04 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- W84888
12:04 PM 3h00 Glasgow Central (GLC) 3:04 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34063
12:40 PM 2h31 Glasgow Central (GLC) 3:11 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W33889
1:33 PM 2h38 Glasgow Central (GLC) 4:11 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - W33973
10:38 AM 2h33 Glasgow Central (GLC) 1:11 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $41 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34160
11:56 AM 2h34 Glasgow Central (GLC) 2:30 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Wigan:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Wigan costing on average $63.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Wigan costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 8 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- 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, Wavertree Shopping Centre.
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Wigan by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Wigan by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wigan by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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