How to travel from Wigan to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Wigan to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 79 miles (128 km)

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Bus

€20

Average price

€9

Average price

Cheapest

2h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 38m

Average total duration

2h 8m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Wigan to Birmingham

How to get from Wigan to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Wigan to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West CoastL02357
09:31AM1h36
Wigan North Western (WGN)
11:07AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM2h00
Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)
12:00PMBirmingham
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW01980
08:31AM1h35
Wigan North Western (WGN)
10:06AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02948
10:31AM1h35
Wigan North Western (WGN)
12:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$321One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02947
11:31AM1h35
Wigan North Western (WGN)
01:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$321One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastC01381
12:31PM1h35
Wigan North Western (WGN)
02:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM2h55
Liverpool, Liverpool One
12:00PMBirmingham
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM3h15
Liverpool, Liverpool One
02:05PMBirmingham
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:25PM2h55
Liverpool, Liverpool One
06:20PMBirmingham
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wigan to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Wigan to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Wigan and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Wigan to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Birmingham:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Birmingham costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Wigan to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Wigan to Birmingham is approximately 79 miles (128 km).
The average frequency per day from Wigan to Birmingham is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wigan to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Wigan North Western (WGN) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wigan to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Wigan to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from Wigan to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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