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Compare train and bus for Wigan to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to York:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to York costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Wigan to York
How to get from Wigan to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wigan to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 PM3h30Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre1:30 AMYork, Train Station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 PM3h30Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre1:30 AMYork, Train Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P28505+
G158968:37 AM1h59Wigan North Western (WGN)10:36 AMYork station (YRK)$901One-way1 transfer
Other options
C24495+
L892539:49 AM2h18Wigan Wallgate (WGW)12:07 PMYork station (YRK)$871One-way1 transfer
C24895+
P287848:05 AM2h11Wigan Wallgate (WGW)10:16 AMYork station (YRK)$901One-way1 transfer
G15861+
P287879:04 AM2h12Wigan Wallgate (WGW)11:16 AMYork station (YRK)$901One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:50 PM3h40Liverpool, Liverpool One1:30 AMYork, Train Station$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM3h35Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre3:55 PMYork, Train Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:10 PM3h45Liverpool, Liverpool One3:55 PMYork, Train Station$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to York:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to York costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wigan and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in York, Train Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to York by train.
- Travel with Bee Network to go to York by bus.
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