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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Wigan:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Wigan costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Wigan
How to get from Nottingham to Wigan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Wigan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C51210+
L023729:53 AM2h44Nottingham station (NOT)12:37 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM4h10Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)7:55 PMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C51210+
L023729:53 AM2h44Nottingham station (NOT)12:37 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$511One-way1 transfer
Other options
C51272+
W0292910:53 AM2h44Nottingham station (NOT)1:37 PMWigan North Western (WGN)$591One-way1 transfer
Y12337+
W019528:53 AM2h44Nottingham station (NOT)11:37 AMWigan North Western (WGN)$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM4h25Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station7:55 PMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM4h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:55 AMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM5h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:35 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Wigan:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Wigan costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Wigan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Wigan North Western (WGN).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wigan by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Wigan by train.
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