How to travel from Wigan to Preston

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Travel Information to Preston from Wigan

Distance16 miles (25 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$2 - $12
Cheapest modeTrain • $2 (€2) • 19 min
Fastest modeTrain • $2 (€2) • 19 min
Popular travel companiesBee Network or Avanti West Coast

Travel 16 miles (25 km) by train or bus from Wigan to Preston. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Bee Network or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Wigan to Preston.

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from Wigan to Preston

How to get from Wigan to Preston by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Wigan to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)
11:11AM0h22
Wigan
11:33AMPreston
$41One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)
11:11AM0h22
Wigan
11:33AMPreston
$41One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
11:11AM0h22
Wigan
11:33AMPreston
$41One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)
08:10PM0h23
Wigan
08:33PMPreston
$51One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
08:10AM0h23
Wigan
08:33AMPreston
$61One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
01:10PM0h23
Wigan
01:33PMPreston
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wigan to Preston

Travel to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Wigan to Preston.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Wigan to Preston: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Preston is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Preston:

A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $12 (€11) from Wigan to Preston.

The fastest way to get to Preston from Wigan is by train with an average travel time of 19 min.

Other travel options to Preston take longer:

Bus takes 45 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 16 miles (25 km) between Wigan and Preston.

The average frequency per day from Wigan to Preston is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Preston as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

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

  • Most travelers catch their train from Wigan North Western and arrive in Preston.

The following travel companies offer services from Wigan to Preston:

  • Travel with Bee Network or Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Preston by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire Wigan to Preston tickets on Omio for $3 (€3).
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express for trains to Preston. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Wigan to Preston tickets on Omio for $2 (€2).

Yes, there are direct routes from Wigan to Preston with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Preston with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
  • You can check for a direct train to Preston with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express with 5 direct trains per day.

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

Looking to extend your trip from Wigan to Preston? Many Omio customers who go from Wigan to Preston usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester or Birmingham from Preston, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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