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Compare train and bus for Wigan to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Nottingham:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Nottingham costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.58 (€-3.74). The journey takes 2h 26m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Wigan to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wigan to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:50 PM6h15Wigan11:05 PMNottingham$281One-way0 transfers
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4:50 PM6h15Wigan11:05 PMNottingham$281One-way0 transfers
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4:50 PM6h15Wigan11:05 PMNottingham$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Nottingham:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Nottingham costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wigan North Western (WGN) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
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