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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 $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Southport:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Southport costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (34m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $8 (€6) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Wigan to Southport
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.
- P286146:52 AM0h33Wigan Wallgate (WGW)7:25 AMSouthport station (SOP)$171One-way0 transfers
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- P286146:52 AM0h33Wigan Wallgate (WGW)7:25 AMSouthport station (SOP)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P286146:52 AM0h33Wigan Wallgate (WGW)7:25 AMSouthport station (SOP)$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P2864710:52 AM0h33Wigan Wallgate (WGW)11:25 AMSouthport station (SOP)$171One-way0 transfers
- P286298:52 AM0h33Wigan Wallgate (WGW)9:25 AMSouthport station (SOP)$171One-way0 transfers
- P286258:09 AM0h34Wigan Wallgate (WGW)8:43 AMSouthport station (SOP)$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Southport:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Southport costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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 Arriva UK to go to Southport by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Southport by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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