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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Wigan is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Wallgate via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Golders Green Station, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Wigan. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Wigan North Western via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Essex to Wigan?

The distance between Essex and Wigan is 239 miles. The road distance is 221.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Essex to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Wigan bus from?

Essex to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Wigan train from?

Essex to Wigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to Wigan?

The best way to get from Essex to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Essex to Wigan bus arrive?

Essex to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Essex to Wigan train arrive?

Essex to Wigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Wigan is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Essex to Wigan.

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

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 27m
£92–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
9h 9m
£51–113
Train, bus
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 23m
£60–136
Drive 219.9 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Wigancar 219.9 mi
3h 54m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
5h 14m
£99–330
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 41m
£54–178
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 28m
£58–156
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 59m
£135–314

Essex to Wigan by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Wigan North Western via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Wallgate via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 9h 9m.

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