What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Wigan?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Wigan is to line 150 bus and line 132 bus which costs £4 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Wigan?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Wigan is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Yew Tree Road and arriving at Wallgate via The Trafford Centre Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Wigan Wallgate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Wigan?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Wigan is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Wigan without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Wigan without a car is to line 41 bus and train which takes 1h 26m and costs £6 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Wigan?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Greater Manchester to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Wigan bus from?

Greater Manchester to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Yew Tree Road station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Wigan train from?

Greater Manchester to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Wigan?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Wigan is to line 150 bus and line 132 bus which takes 2h 5m and costs £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £14 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Wigan bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at The Trafford Centre Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Wigan train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Wigan is 22 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Greater Manchester to Wigan.

Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Wigan.

Greater Manchester to Wigan - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 41 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Wigan by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 41 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Victoria Rail Stationbus 41
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
1h 26m
£7–13
Line 150 bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yew Tree Road to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 150
2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus 132
2h 5m
£4
Drive 21.7 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Wigancar 21.7 mi
42 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Wigantaxi 21.7 mi
42 min
£95–120
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport
1h 44m
£8–14

Greater Manchester to Wigan by bus and train

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a bus from Yew Tree Road to Wallgate via The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgate hourly. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 40 min.

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