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How to get fromChelmsford to Wiganby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Wigan by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 10m
    £81–134

  2. Drive  215.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Wigancar car 215.8 mi
    4h
    £54–77

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    5h 6m
    £93–313

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    6h 30m
    £56–162

  5. Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    6h 26m
    £55–161

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    6h 10m
    £382–640

Chelmsford to Wigan by train, foot, and subway

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Wigan North Western via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and easyJet fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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