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Compare train and bus for Wigan to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Preston:
A train is $0.56 (€0.45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wigan to Preston costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
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How to get from Wigan to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wigan to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:17 AM1h02Wigan9:19 AMPreston$61One-way0 transfers
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- 8:17 AM1h02Wigan9:19 AMPreston$61One-way0 transfers
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- 8:17 AM1h02Wigan9:19 AMPreston$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Preston:
A train is $0.56 (€0.45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wigan to Preston costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Preston 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 Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, Bee Network to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Preston by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
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