How to travel from Manchester to Wigan

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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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$5

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1h 8m

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38m

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46m

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Wigan is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $0.18 (€0.15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wigan costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Wigan is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Wigan take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Wigan including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Wigan among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Wigan

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

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

  • Northern Rail
    8:45 AM1h08
    Manchester
    9:53 AMWigan
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern Rail
    8:45 AM1h08
    Manchester
    9:53 AMWigan
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern Rail
    8:45 AM1h08
    Manchester
    9:53 AMWigan
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern Rail
    9:45 AM1h08
    Manchester
    10:53 AMWigan
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Wigan.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Wigan including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Wigan is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $0.18 (€0.15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wigan costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Wigan is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Wigan take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

The distance from Manchester to Wigan is approximately 16 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Wigan is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Wigan:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Wigan Wallgate (WGW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Wigan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Wigan by train.
  • Travel with Bee Network to go to Wigan by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Wigan:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Wigan often also extend their vacation to go to London, 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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