How to travel from Wigan to Glasgow

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Travel Information to Glasgow from Wigan

Distance172 miles (278 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$18 - $19
Cheapest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 2 h 34 min
Fastest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 2 h 34 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Avanti West Coast

Take a train or bus to travel 172 miles (278 km) from Wigan to Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Wigan to Glasgow.

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from Wigan to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
04:15PM3h55
Wigan
08:10PMGlasgow
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
04:15PM3h55
Wigan
08:10PMGlasgow
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:15PM3h55
Wigan
08:10PMGlasgow
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wigan to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Glasgow.

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There are 2 travel options from Wigan to Glasgow. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Glasgow from Wigan is by taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Wigan to Glasgow:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Wigan to Glasgow costing on average $19 (€17).

The fastest way to get to Glasgow from Wigan is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 34 min.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 25 min of travel time.

The Wigan to Glasgow distance is around 172 miles (278 km).

The average frequency per day from Wigan to Glasgow is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wigan to Glasgow:

  • Trains mostly leave from Wigan North Western and tend to arrive in Glasgow Central.

The following travel companies offer services from Wigan to Glasgow:

  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Wigan to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $19 (€17).
  • Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express can take you to Glasgow by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Wigan to Glasgow for $18 (€16).

Yes, there are direct routes from Wigan to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 6 direct trains per day to Glasgow with Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express.

Direct services to Glasgow tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Wigan to Glasgow? Many Omio customers who go from Wigan to Glasgow usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool. If you're looking to explore London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool from Glasgow, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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