How to travel from Wigan to Manchester

There are 2 ways that you can travel between Wigan and Manchester. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Manchester from Wigan is by taking a bus, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Manchester:

Taking a bus is usually $5 (€5) less than taking a train to Manchester, which costs on average $10 (€9) for the same trip.

The distance from Wigan to Manchester is approximately 16 miles (25 km).

The average frequency per day from Wigan to Manchester is:

• 42 buses a day.
• Around 39 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Manchester from Wigan as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Wigan to Manchester:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Wigan and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
• Most travelers take a train from Wigan North Western to Manchester Piccadilly.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wigan to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Northern Rail can take you to Manchester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail from Wigan to Manchester for $10 (€9).

Yes, there are direct services available from Wigan to Manchester with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct train with Northern Rail with 39 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Wigan to Manchester.

Before traveling from Wigan to Manchester, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $5 (€4) one way on average for this journey.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $10 (€9) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Wigan to Manchester tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.