There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Wigan North Westerntrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North
48 min£12–22Line 248 bus, line 132 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 248
- Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus 132
2h 47m£4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Wigan27.5 mi
30 minDrive 27.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigancar 27.5 mi
30 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigantaxi 27.5 mi
30 min£55–70Train via Bolton
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 18m£11–22Train via Warrington Bank Quay
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
1h 23m£17–29Tram, train
- Take the tram from Manchester Airport to Victoriatram Navy Line
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2h£11–18
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan is to line 248 bus and line 132 bus which costs £4 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Wallgate via The Trafford Centre Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Wigan North Western. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Wigan is 31 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £12 - £22.
The train from Manchester Airport to Wigan North Western takes 48 min including transfers and departs four times a week.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan is to train which takes 48 min and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 248 bus and line 132 bus, which costs £4 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Wigan, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Airport to Wigan North Western 4 times a week. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Wallgate via The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Manchester Airport to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Wigan
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
A Carr Taxis Wilmslow
- Phone
- +44 1625 541 347
- Website
- acarrtaxis-wilmslow.co.uk
A Wilmslow Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1625 530 161
- Website
- awilmslowtaxiservice.co.uk
Mayo Cab
- Phone
- +44 7951 865 108
Wilsmslow Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1625 527 963
- Website
- wilmslowtaxi.co.uk
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
ASAPPcars Ltd
- Phone
- +44 161 477 3666
- Website
- asappcars.com
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 483 1099
- Website
- lynxtaxis.uk
Metro Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 480 8000
- Website
- metro-taxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at The Trafford Centre Bus Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan is 28 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wigan.
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