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Compare bus and train for Wigan to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Bristol:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Bristol costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€67) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.67 (€-15.26). The journey takes 3h 15m versus 3h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Wigan to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Wigan to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Bristol:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Bristol costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wigan North Western (WGN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
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