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How to get fromChester to Wigan Pierby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Wigan Pier by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 5m
    £10–18

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus X30
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wallgatebus bus 360
    2h 52m
    £2–3

  3. Drive  35 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Wigan Piercar car 35 mi
    47 min
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chester to Wigan Piertaxi taxi 35 mi
    47 min
    £150–190

  5. Train via Liverpool Lime Street

    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain train Chester - Chester / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
    2h 3m
    £16–32

Chester to Wigan Pier by train and foot

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Wigan Pier, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Wigan Pier via Warrington Bank Quay and Wigan North Western in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Wigan Pier via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F and Wallgate in around 2h 52m.

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