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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wigan is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wigan is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Wigan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wigan North Western. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wigan?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wigan is 206 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £65 - £110.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wigan train from?

Edinburgh to Wigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Wigan?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wigan is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wigan train arrive?

Edinburgh to Wigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Wigan is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Edinburgh to Wigan.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Wigan train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Wigan.

Edinburgh to Wigan - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 607 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wigan by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 37m
£65–110
Drive 197.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Wigancar 197.6 mi
3h 40m
£49–71
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 47m
£68–168
Train, line 607 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wigan Bus Stationbus 607 / ...
4h 9m
£64–102
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 27m
£72–198

Edinburgh to Wigan by train

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wigan, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day.

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