There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 18m£110–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
8h 15m£40–70Drive 230.8 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Wigancar 230.8 mi
4h 19m£58–83Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 11m£91–224Train via Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 25m£110–193Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 29m£77–271Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 49m£110–254
Bournemouth to Wigan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Wigan is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Wigan is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £90 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Wallgate via Heathrow Terminal 5, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Wigan North Western via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Wigan is 263 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Bournemouth to Wigan, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Wigan is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Wigan North Western via Stafford in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Wallgate via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Bournemouth to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Wigan is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Bournemouth to Wigan.
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