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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wigan:
A bus is €0.15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wigan costing on average €4.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Wigan
How to get from Manchester to Wigan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Wigan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L889127:13 AM0h33Manchester Victoria (MCV)7:46 AMWigan North Western (WGN)€41One-way0 transfers
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L889127:13 AM0h33Manchester Victoria (MCV)7:46 AMWigan North Western (WGN)€41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L889176:13 PM0h29Manchester Victoria (MCV)6:42 PMWigan North Western (WGN)€51One-way0 transfers
Other options
P2867712:33 PM0h34Deansgate (DGT)1:07 PMWigan Wallgate (WGW)€41One-way0 transfers
L897031:28 PM0h35Manchester Victoria (MCV)2:03 PMWigan Wallgate (WGW)€41One-way0 transfers
P286166:32 AM0h36Manchester Victoria (MCV)7:08 AMWigan Wallgate (WGW)€41One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wigan:
A bus is €0.15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wigan costing on average €4.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wigan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Wigan Wallgate (WGW).
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Wigan by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Wigan by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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