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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Wigan is to bus which costs £11 - £15 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Wigan is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Wallgate via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Wigan?

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

How far is it from Sheffield to Wigan?

The distance between Sheffield and Wigan is 71 miles. The road distance is 60.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Sheffield to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Wigan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Wigan train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Wigan?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Wigan is to train which takes 2h and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £15 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Sheffield to Wigan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Wigan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Wigan is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sheffield to Wigan.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield 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
£25–49
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 44m
£11–15
Drive 60.1 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Wigancar 60.1 mi
1h 32m
£15–22
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
2h 33m
£22–45

Sheffield to Wigan by train and foot

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Distance: 70.8 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Sheffield, 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 Castle Street/CG22 to Wallgate via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 4h 44m.

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