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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Wigan is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Wallgate via Heathrow Terminal 5, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Wigan North Western via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Brighton to Wigan?

The distance between Brighton and Wigan is 248 miles. The road distance is 257.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Brighton to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Wigan bus from?

Brighton to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Wigan train from?

Brighton to Wigan train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Wigan?

The best way to get from Brighton to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Brighton to Wigan bus arrive?

Brighton to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Brighton to Wigan train arrive?

Brighton to Wigan train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Wigan is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Brighton to Wigan.

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

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1021+ hotels available in Wigan.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 51m
£95–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
8h 23m
£37–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 50m
£50–92
Drive 255.7 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Wigancar 255.7 mi
4h 25m
£64–92
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
5h 30m
£107–305
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 38m
£109–249
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 14m
£79–181
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 21m
£70–211

Brighton to Wigan by train and foot

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.6 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Wigan North Western via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Wallgate via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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