There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Wigan by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 50m£101–156Drive 242.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Wigancar 242.5 mi
4h£60–87Fly to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
6h 44m£86–212Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 48m£105–179Fly to Liverpool
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
6h 46m£120–211
Exeter to Wigan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Wigan is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Wigan is to drive which takes 4h and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Exeter and Wigan is 254 miles. The road distance is 243.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Exeter to Wigan, including transfers.
Exeter to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Wigan is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 6h 44m.
Exeter to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Wigan is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Exeter to Wigan.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus and KLM fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–330
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–400
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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