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Compare train and bus for Wigan to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 99 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 99, while a train costs an average of zł 472.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 472 Average price | zł 99 Average price Cheapest | zł 151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Wigan to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Wigan to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Leicester:
A bus is zł 374 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Leicester costing on average zł 472.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around zł 472 compared to roughly zł 151 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 321. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 2h 13m 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 Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wigan to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:45 PM 4h25 Wigan 10:10 PM Leicester zł 72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:45 PM 4h25 Wigan 10:10 PM Leicester zł 72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:45 PM 4h25 Wigan 10:10 PM Leicester zł 72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Leicester:
A bus is zł 374 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Leicester costing on average zł 472.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Leicester by train.
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