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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Bristol:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Bristol costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Wigan to Bristol
How to get from Wigan to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wigan to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W34207+
G38868+
G150087:31 AM3h47Wigan North Western (WGN)11:18 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
W34207+
G38868+
G150087:31 AM3h47Wigan North Western (WGN)11:18 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
Fastest
W34004_W34251 · C01368+
G011336:12 AM3h19Wigan North Western (WGN)9:31 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1861One-way2 transfers
Other options
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G38866+
G150066:12 AM4h05Wigan North Western (WGN)10:17 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
W34271+
G011448:31 AM3h36Wigan North Western (WGN)12:07 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$851One-way1 transfer
G01003 · G01135+
P24114 · G898206:21 AM4h12Wigan Wallgate (WGW)10:33 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1861One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Bristol:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Bristol costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
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