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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Wigan is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Wigan is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax to Wigan. However, there are services departing from George Street 23 and arriving at Wellington Street via Rochdale Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Wigan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Halifax and arriving at Wigan North Western. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Halifax to Wigan?

The distance between Halifax and Wigan is 59 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Wigan without a car is to train via Preston which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Halifax to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Wigan bus from?

Halifax to Wigan bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from George Street 23 station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Wigan train from?

Halifax to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Wigan?

The best way to get from Halifax to Wigan is to train via Preston which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 471 bus and line 575 bus, which costs and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Halifax to Wigan bus arrive?

Halifax to Wigan bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.

Where does the Halifax to Wigan train arrive?

Halifax to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Wigan is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Halifax to Wigan.

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

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Halifax to Wigan - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 471 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Halifax to Wigan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
1h 31m
£22–41
Drive 41.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Halifax to Wigancar 41.6 mi
1h 1m
£11–15
Bus, line 471 bus, line 575 bus
1. Take the bus from George Street 23 to Rochdale Interchangebus 590
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 471
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wellington Streetbus 575 / ...
4h 9m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Halifax to Wigantaxi 41.6 mi
1h 1m
£180–220
Train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Wigan North Westerntrain Leeds - Wigan North Western
1h 41m
£19–35
Train #2
1. Take the train from Halifax to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
1h 55m
£18–34
Line 591 bus, train
1. Take the bus from George Street 23 to Todmorden Bus Stationbus 592 / ...
2. Take the train from Todmorden to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2h 31m

Halifax to Wigan by train

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Distance: 59 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Halifax to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street 23 to Wellington Street via Rochdale Interchange and Bolton Interchange in around 4h 9m.

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