How to travel from London to Wigan

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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 1h 2m. 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 $72.

Distance: 175 miles (283 km)

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Flight

$91

Average price

$19

Average price

Cheapest

$187

Average price

2h 41m

Average total duration

2h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 2m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Wigan

How to get from London to Wigan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Wigan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM5h20
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
01:50PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:35PM4h55
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
12:30AMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1382
08:30PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
09:35PMManchester Airport
$2351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02372
09:36AM3h01
London Euston (EUS)
12:37PMWigan North Western (WGN)
$1071One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02929
10:40AM2h57
London Euston (EUS)
01:37PMWigan North Western (WGN)
$1071One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02429
10:30AM1h54
London Euston (EUS)
12:24PMWigan North Western (WGN)
$1291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM5h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:50PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:40PM5h35
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
07:15PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM6h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:15PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$231One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1368
01:00PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
02:05PMManchester Airport
$3441One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1378
06:10PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
07:15PMManchester Airport
$4441One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1380
07:05PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:10PMManchester Airport
$4441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Wigan

Travel to Wigan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Wigan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Wigan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Wigan is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Wigan:

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wigan costing on average $38 (€31).

A bus is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wigan costing on average $72 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from London to Wigan is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Wigan take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from London to Wigan is approximately 175 miles (283 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Wigan is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Wigan:
  • 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, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Wigan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Wigan with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from London to Wigan often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wigan and these popular destinations at a great price.

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