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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Wigan is to bus and line 360 bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Wigan is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £30 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Wallgate via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Wigan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Wigan North Western. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Wigan?

The distance between Birmingham and Wigan is 88 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £30 - £55.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Wigan bus from?

Birmingham to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Wigan train from?

Birmingham to Wigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Wigan?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Wigan is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 360 bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Birmingham to Wigan bus arrive?

Birmingham to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warrington Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Wigan train arrive?

Birmingham to Wigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Wigan is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Birmingham to Wigan.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Wigan?

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

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Birmingham to Wigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 360 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Wigan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 31m
£30–55
Bus, line 360 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wallgatebus 360
3h 2m
£10–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
3h 1m
£17–29
Drive 89.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Wigancar 89.4 mi
1h 33m
£22–32

Birmingham to Wigan by train

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Distance: 87.8 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Wallgate via Warrington Interchange and Central Station in around 3h 2m.

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