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Compare train and bus for Wigan to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m 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 |
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (35m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $8 (€7) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Wigan to Southport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wigan to Southport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:09 PM0h38Wigan9:47 PMSouthport$111One-way0 transfers
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- 9:09 PM0h38Wigan9:47 PMSouthport$111One-way0 transfers
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- 9:09 PM0h38Wigan9:47 PMSouthport$111One-way0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and Southport 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 Southport station (SOP).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Southport by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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