What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Wigan?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Wigan is to train and car ferry which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Wigan?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Wigan is to fly and train which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Wigan station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Railway Station via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

Is there a direct ferry between Northern Ireland and Wigan?

No, there is no direct ferry from Northern Ireland to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Belfast and arriving at Liverpool via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Wigan?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Wigan is 205 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Wigan without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Wigan without a car is to train and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 10h 41m and costs £160 - £470.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Wigan?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Northern Ireland to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Wigan bus from?

Northern Ireland to Wigan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Wigan bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Wigan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Wigan.

Northern Ireland to Wigan - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Wigan by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
3h 35m
£42–135
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
4h 5m
£39–135
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
10h 41m
£161–465
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 1m
£44–111
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
11h 31m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Wigan North Westerntrain
4h 11m
£46–127
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Wigan North Westerntrain
3h 36m
£46–132
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LDY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Wigan North Westerntrain
4h 6m
£50–299
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
6h 9m
£67–183
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
10h 55m
£81–145
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 45m
£40–61
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Wigancar
6h 11m
£81–303

Northern Ireland to Wigan by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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11h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 203.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Wigan, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–95 and the journey takes 8h.

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