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Compare bus and train 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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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:13 AM1h02Preston9:15 AMWigan$61One-way0 transfers
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8:13 AM1h02Preston9:15 AMWigan$61One-way0 transfers
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8:13 AM1h02Preston9:15 AMWigan$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Wigan:
A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Wigan costing on average $6 (€5).
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 bus and train 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, first_transpennine_express to go to Wigan by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Wigan by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
- 2 direct buses per day with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
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