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Compare train and bus for Wigan to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Glasgow:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Glasgow costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Wigan North Western (WGN) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Glasgow by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
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