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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wigan to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 $8, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to London:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to London costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wigan to London costing on average $231 (€189).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Wigan to London
How to get from Wigan to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wigan to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:25 PM5h15Liverpool, Liverpool One9:40 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:25 PM5h15Liverpool, Liverpool One9:40 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13718:05 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:05 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2391One-way0 transfers
Other options
W341602:32 PM3h08Wigan North Western (WGN)5:40 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$731One-way0 transfers
C0136212:31 PM3h09Wigan North Western (WGN)3:40 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$731One-way0 transfers
W3393311:31 AM3h07Wigan North Western (WGN)2:38 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$791One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 PM5h20Liverpool, Liverpool One11:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 PM5h45Liverpool, Liverpool One11:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 PM5h50Liverpool, Liverpool One10:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
BA13817:55 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3101One-way0 transfers
BA136312:20 PM1h05Manchester Airport1:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
BA13652:00 PM1h10Manchester Airport3:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to London:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to London costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wigan to London costing on average $231 (€189).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wigan North Western (WGN) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 16 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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