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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Wigan is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £85 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Wigan North Western via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Braintree to Wigan?

The distance between Braintree and Wigan is 242 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Braintree to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Wigan train from?

Braintree to Wigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Train or fly from Braintree to Wigan?

The best way to get from Braintree to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Braintree to Wigan train arrive?

Braintree to Wigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Wigan is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Braintree to Wigan.

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

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1021+ hotels available in Wigan.

Braintree to Wigan - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Braintree to Wigan by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 35m
£89–145
Drive 208.2 mi
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1. Drive from Braintree to Wigancar 208.2 mi
4h 10m
£52–75
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
5h 21m
£101–314
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 6m
£103–163
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 25m
£57–162
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 13m
£56–152
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 15m
£131–294
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 25m
£86–228

Braintree to Wigan by bus and train

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Distance: 240.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to Wigan North Western via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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