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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Wigan is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Wigan is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and arriving at Wallgate via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Oxford to Wigan?

The distance between Oxford and Wigan is 159 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £65 - £110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Oxford to Wigan bus from?

Oxford to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Wigan train from?

Oxford to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Wigan?

The best way to get from Oxford to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Oxford to Wigan bus arrive?

Oxford to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Oxford to Wigan train arrive?

Oxford to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Wigan is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Oxford to Wigan.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Wigan?

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Oxford to Wigan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 35m
£69–109
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
5h 42m
£18–32
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Wigancar 157.1 mi
2h 53m
£39–56
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 40m
£103–351
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 18m
£34–74
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 47m
£118–236

Oxford to Wigan by train

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Distance: 158.5 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Wallgate via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Warrington Interchange, and Central Station in around 5h 42m.

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