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Compare train and bus for Wigan to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 8m sooner (43m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $8 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Wigan to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wigan to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 AM 0h47 Wigan 10:12 AM Liverpool $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:25 AM 0h47 Wigan 10:12 AM Liverpool $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:52 PM 0h46 Wigan 9:38 PM Liverpool $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:25 AM 0h47 Wigan 9:12 AM Liverpool $4 1 One-way 0 transfers5:21 PM 0h47 Wigan 6:08 PM Liverpool $5 1 One-way 0 transfers6:21 AM 0h47 Wigan 7:08 AM Liverpool $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Liverpool by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express.
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