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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Wigan is to line 83 bus and bus and line 132 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Wigan is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Wigan. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Wallgate via St Peter's Square and Sumner Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Wigan Wallgate via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Oldham to Wigan?

The distance between Oldham and Wigan is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Wigan without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 25m and costs £9 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Oldham to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Wigan bus from?

Oldham to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from John Street station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Wigan train from?

Oldham to Wigan train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.

Where does the Oldham to Wigan bus arrive?

Oldham to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Oldham to Wigan train arrive?

Oldham to Wigan train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Wigan is 25 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Oldham to Wigan.

Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Wigan.

Oldham to Wigan - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 83 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Wigan by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram Pink Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
1h 25m
£10–17
Line 83 bus, bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 83 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Market Streetbus V2
3. Take the bus from Sumner Street to Wallgatebus 132
2h 23m
£6
Drive 25.1 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Wigancar 25.1 mi
36 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Wigantaxi 25.1 mi
36 min
£50–65

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Distance: 24.5 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Wallgate via Piccadilly Gardens, St Peter's Square, Market Street, and Sumner Street in around 2h 23m.

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