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How to get fromHemel Hempstead to Wiganby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3h 5m
    £38–123

  2. Bus via Milton Keynes

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 37m
    £32–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023
    6h 23m
    £33–49

  4. Drive  180 mi

    1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Wigancar car 180 mi
    2h 56m
    £46–66

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    4h 39m
    £67–278

  6. Fly from Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    6h 32m
    £83–244

Hemel Hempstead to Wigan by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Wigan North Western via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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