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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m 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 |
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Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Wigan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 6m faster (40m by train vs 46m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 vs $8). 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 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.
- L88915
4:13 PM 0h32 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 4:45 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- L88915
4:13 PM 0h32 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 4:45 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L88915
4:13 PM 0h32 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 4:45 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P28751
8:33 PM 0h34 Deansgate (DGT) 9:07 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - L89426
8:09 PM 0h42 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 8:51 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - L89435
9:09 PM 0h42 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 9:51 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wigan as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Wigan Wallgate (WGW).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Wigan by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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