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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Wigan is to bus which costs £11 - £14 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Wigan is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Wallgate via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Wigan North Western via Sheffield and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Wigan?

The distance between Rotherham and Wigan is 77 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £26 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Rotherham to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Wigan bus from?

Rotherham to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Wigan train from?

Rotherham to Wigan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Wigan?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Wigan is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £26 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £14 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Rotherham to Wigan bus arrive?

Rotherham to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rotherham to Wigan train arrive?

Rotherham to Wigan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Warrington Central station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Wigan is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Rotherham to Wigan.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotherham to Wigan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Warrington Centraltrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 38m
£26–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4h 39m
£11–14
Drive 63.5 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Wigancar 63.5 mi
1h 28m
£16–23
Train via Manchester Oxford Road
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport
3h 11m
£24–53

Rotherham to Wigan by train and foot

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Warrington Central hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 1h 14m. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Wallgate via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 4h 39m.

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