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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Wigan is to bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Wigan is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Wigan?

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 48m.

How far is it from Exeter to Wigan?

The distance between Exeter and Wigan is 254 miles. The road distance is 243.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Exeter to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Wigan bus from?

Exeter to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Wigan train from?

Exeter to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Wigan?

The best way to get from Exeter to Wigan is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Exeter to Wigan bus arrive?

Exeter to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Wigan train arrive?

Exeter to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Wigan is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Exeter to Wigan.

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

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Exeter to Wigan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Wallgate via Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 48m
£119–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus
8h 54m
£26–68
Drive 242.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Wigancar 242.5 mi
4h
£59–85
Fly from Exeter, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
3h 48m
£87–185
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 47m
£119–211
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 47m
£128–290

Exeter to Wigan by train

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Distance: 252.4 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Wallgate via Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 8h 54m.

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