What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Wigan?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Wigan is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Wigan?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Wigan is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Brampton Road and arriving at Wallgate via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Wigan North Western via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Wigan?

The distance between East Midlands and Wigan is 135 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Wigan without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Wigan without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 25m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Wigan?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from East Midlands to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Wigan bus from?

East Midlands to Wigan bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Brampton Road station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Wigan train from?

East Midlands to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Wigan?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Wigan is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 25m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 19 bus and bus and line 609 bus, which costs £40 - £50 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the East Midlands to Wigan bus arrive?

East Midlands to Wigan bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Nottingham station.

Where does the East Midlands to Wigan train arrive?

East Midlands to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Wigan is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from East Midlands to Wigan.

Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Wigan.

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There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Wigan by train, bus, or car

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3h 25m
£62–121
Drive 111.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Wigancar 111.1 mi
2h 7m
£28–40
Line 19 bus, bus, line 609 bus
1. Take the bus from Brampton Road to Nottingham stationbus 19
2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Wallgatebus 609
6h 22m
£41–50
Train
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 39m
£79–119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Warrington Centraltrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wallgatebus 360
5h 11m
£74–100

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Distance: 133.9 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Wigan North Western via Melton Mowbray, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Wallgate via Brampton Road, Nottingham station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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