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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 an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $421.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $421 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Wigan to London
Compare the available ways to get from Wigan to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to London:
A bus is $88 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to London costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $392 (€330) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wigan to London costing on average $421 (€355).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
You'll arrive about 1h 37m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 4h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $118 (€99) compared to roughly $105 (€88) 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.
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.
FlixBus6:45 PM 4h25 Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) 11:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:45 PM 4h25 Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) 11:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
BA13693:15 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 4:20 PM London Heathrow Airport $106 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W337716:31 PM 3h43 Wigan North Western (WGN) 10:14 PM London Euston (EUS) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
C013664:31 PM 3h05 Wigan North Western (WGN) 7:36 PM London Euston (EUS) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
W334604:14 PM 1h58 Wigan North Western (WGN) 6:12 PM London Euston (EUS) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM 4h50 Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) 11:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM 4h15 Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) 10:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM 4h40 Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) 11:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13714:10 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 5:15 PM London Heathrow Airport $110 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13836:15 AM 1h20 Manchester Airport 7:35 AM London Heathrow Airport $133 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13598:50 AM 1h15 Manchester Airport 10:05 AM London Heathrow Airport $163 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to London:
A bus is $88 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to London costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $392 (€330) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wigan to London costing on average $421 (€355).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 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, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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