What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Wigan?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Wigan is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Wigan?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Wigan is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington station to Wigan station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wigan Bus Station via Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Wigan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Accrington and arriving at Wigan Wallgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Accrington to Wigan?

The distance between Accrington and Wigan is 32 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Wigan without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Wigan without a car is to train via Preston which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Wigan?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Accrington to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Wigan bus from?

Accrington to Wigan bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Wigan train from?

Accrington to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Wigan?

The best way to get from Accrington to Wigan is to train via Preston which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £24. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and bus and line 632 bus, which costs and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Accrington to Wigan bus arrive?

Accrington to Wigan bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Arrival Stand station.

Where does the Accrington to Wigan train arrive?

Accrington to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Wigan is 25 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Accrington to Wigan.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Wigan?

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There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Wigan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
1h 5m
£12–23
Drive 25 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Wigancar 25 mi
42 min
£7–9
Line 6 bus, bus, line 632 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 2
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Wigan Bus Stationbus 632
2h 24m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Accrington to Wigantaxi 25 mi
42 min
£50–65
Train
1. Take the train from Accrington to Wigan Wallgatetrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
1h 46m
£20–40

Accrington to Wigan by train

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Wigan North Western via Preston in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wigan Bus Station via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 2h 24m.

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