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Compare train and bus for Preston to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Wigan
How to get from Preston to Wigan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Wigan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:03 PM0h19Preston9:22 PMWigan$31One-way0 transfers
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- 9:03 PM0h19Preston9:22 PMWigan$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:03 PM0h19Preston9:22 PMWigan$31One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:03 PM0h19Preston4:22 PMWigan$41One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Preston 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 Preston to Wigan.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Wigan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Wigan North Western (WGN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Wigan by train.
- Travel with Holmeswood Coaches Ltd to go to Wigan by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
- 2 direct buses per day with Holmeswood Coaches Ltd.
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