There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Wigan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Sheffield
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Warrington Centraltrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 41m£37–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 451
- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
6h 46m£19–27Drive 107 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Wigancar 107 mi
2h 17m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 4m£58–83Train via Manchester Oxford Road
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgatetrain
4h 14m£34–69
Lincoln to Wigan by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Wigan is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Wigan is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Wallgate via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Wigan North Western via Sheffield and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Lincoln and Wigan is 120 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Wigan without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Lincoln to Wigan, including transfers.
Lincoln to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Wigan is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Wigan North Western via Sheffield, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Wallgate via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Warrington Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Warrington Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- 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)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lincoln to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Lincoln to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Wigan is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Lincoln to Wigan.
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