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Compare train and bus for Wigan to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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How to get from Wigan to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wigan to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:40 AM0h29Wigan8:09 AMManchester$21One-way0 transfers
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- 7:40 AM0h29Wigan8:09 AMManchester$21One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:42 PM0h27Wigan4:09 PMManchester$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:37 AM0h36Wigan8:13 AMManchester$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:39 AM0h30Wigan8:09 AMManchester$51One-way0 transfers
- 7:35 PM0h38Wigan8:13 PMManchester$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Manchester:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wigan to Manchester costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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