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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Wigan is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Wigan is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Wallgate via Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Somerset to Wigan?

The distance between Somerset and Wigan is 231 miles. The road distance is 206.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Wigan without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Somerset to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Wigan bus from?

Somerset to Wigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Wigan train from?

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

Train or bus from Somerset to Wigan?

The best way to get from Somerset to Wigan is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Somerset to Wigan bus arrive?

Somerset to Wigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Wigan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Somerset to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Wigan is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Somerset to Wigan.

Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Wigan.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 46m
£103–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus
8h 19m
£23–41
Drive 205.7 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Wigancar 205.7 mi
3h 24m
£51–73
Bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Branchflower Farm to Castle Waybus
2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
5h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
8h 22m
£85–154

Somerset to Wigan by bus and train

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Wigan North Western via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Wallgate via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Warrington Interchange, and Central Station in around 8h 19m.

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