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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 an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m 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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Compare the available ways to get from Wigan to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 11m faster (40m by train vs 51m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€6 vs €7). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Wigan to Manchester
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.
- P28503
7:40 AM 0h29 Wigan North Western (WGN) 8:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P28503
7:40 AM 0h29 Wigan North Western (WGN) 8:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P28507
3:42 PM 0h27 Wigan North Western (WGN) 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P24171
10:37 AM 0h36 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) 11:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers - P28781
7:05 AM 0h44 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) 7:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers - L89467
7:32 AM 0h47 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) 8:19 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 9 trains 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 Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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