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4.6Travel Information between Manchester and Wigan
 Distance | 17 miles (27 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $3 - $7 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $3 (€3) • 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $3 (€3) • 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | Bee Network or Northern Rail (3) |
Travel 17 miles (27 km) by bus or train to Wigan from Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Bee Network or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Wigan.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options between Manchester and Wigan. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wigan is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $3 (€3) compared to other travel options to Wigan:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $7 (€7) from Manchester to Wigan.
The fastest way to get to Wigan from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 25 min.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes 1 h on average.
Wigan is approximately 17 miles (27 km) away from Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Wigan is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Wigan as scheduled services by bus or train 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 Piccadilly and arrive in Wigan North Western.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Wigan:
- Northern Rail (3) can take you to Wigan by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Wigan for $3 (€3).
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Wigan with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Wigan with with 1 direct bus per day.
- You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Wigan with Northern Rail (3).
Direct services to Wigan tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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