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

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Wigan is to bus which costs £11 - £21 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Wigan is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bradford to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Nelson Street N2 and arriving at Wallgate via St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Wigan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bradford Interchange and arriving at Wigan North Western. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Bradford to Wigan?

The distance between Bradford and Wigan is 67 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bradford to Wigan without a car is to train via Preston which takes 1h 43m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Bradford to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Wigan bus from?

Bradford to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Nelson Street N2 station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Wigan train from?

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

Train or bus from Bradford to Wigan?

The best way to get from Bradford to Wigan is to train via Preston which takes 1h 43m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £21 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Bradford to Wigan bus arrive?

Bradford to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Bradford to Wigan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bradford to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Wigan is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Bradford to Wigan.

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

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
1h 43m
£26–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
3h 2m
£11–21
Drive 50.8 mi
1. Drive from Bradford to Wigancar 50.8 mi
1h 2m
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Wigan North Westerntrain Leeds - Wigan North Western
1h 58m
£22–45
Train via Todmorden
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Todmordentrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Todmorden to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2h 10m
£22–41

Bradford to Wigan by train

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Distance: 66.9 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bradford Interchange to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Wallgate via Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 3h 2m.

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