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4.6Travel 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W340919:10 PM2h33London Euston (EUS)11:43 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W340919:10 PM2h33London Euston (EUS)11:43 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13809:50 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:45 PMManchester Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W340438:30 PM2h16London Euston (EUS)10:46 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$371One-way0 transfers
- W34215+
L89076 · P238173:43 PM4h30London Euston (EUS)8:13 PMWigan Wallgate (WGW)$851One-way2 transfers - W3428610:40 AM2h57London Euston (EUS)1:37 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$921One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM9h06London, Victoria Coach Station9:05 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$401One-way1 transfer- FlixBus11:10 AM6h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:10 PMPreston, Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 AM6h40London, Victoria Coach Station5:10 PMPreston, Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
- BA13586:55 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:55 AMManchester Airport$2101One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:50 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:45 PMManchester Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:00 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport7:05 PMManchester Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. 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 $10, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$89 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wigan:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wigan costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $198 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wigan costing on average $216 (€176).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wigan:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wigan costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $198 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wigan costing on average $216 (€176).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 16 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Wigan by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Wigan by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Wigan by flight.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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