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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. 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 $28, while a flight costs an average of $407.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$407 Average price | $115 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 London to Wigan:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wigan costing on average $65.
A bus is $87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wigan costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
The journey is about 2h 11m faster (2h 14m by train vs 4h 25m by car) and roughly $44 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($65 vs $109). 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 London to Wigan
How to get from London to Wigan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Wigan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM8h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:05 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM8h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:05 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
Other options
W333478:28 PM2h06London Euston (EUS)10:34 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$451One-way0 transfers- W333108:53 PM2h29London Euston (EUS)11:22 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$451One-way0 transfers
- W332047:29 PM1h56London Euston (EUS)9:25 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$671One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM8h35London, Victoria Coach Station7:05 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:40 PM4h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:55 PMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:00 PM4h55London, Victoria Coach Station7:55 PMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)$421One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:30 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:25 PMManchester Airport$4281One-way0 transfers
- BA1300+
BA78257:55 AM4h00London Heathrow Airport11:55 AMManchester Airport$4621One-way1 transfer - BA1392+
BA89028:45 AM3h25London Heathrow Airport12:10 PMManchester Airport$5881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wigan:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wigan costing on average $65.
A bus is $87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wigan costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Wigan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Wigan North Western (WGN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Wigan by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Wigan by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Wigan by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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