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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€42 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m 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 €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to York costing on average €42.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-17.84. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 1h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 PM3h30Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre1:30 AMYork, Train Station€91One-way0 transfers
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P285058:37 AM1h59Wigan North Western (WGN)10:36 AMYork station (YRK)€751One-way1 transfer
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P2879010:04 AM2h11Wigan Wallgate (WGW)12:15 PMYork station (YRK)€721One-way1 transfer
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P2879311:04 AM2h11Wigan Wallgate (WGW)1:15 PMYork station (YRK)€721One-way1 transfer
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P2413411:21 AM2h15Wigan Wallgate (WGW)1:36 PMYork station (YRK)€721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:20 PM3h35Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre3:55 PMYork, Train Station€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM5h30Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)1:30 AMYork, Train Station€151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to York:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to York costing on average €42.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Wavertree Shopping Centre and arrive in York, Train Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to York by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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