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How to get fromSouthampton to Wiganby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 49m
    £116–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 57m
    £46–109

  3. Drive 222.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Wigancar car 222.6 mi
    3h 55m
    £55–79

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    3h 40m
    £82–187

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    6h 28m
    £109–199

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    5h 8m
    £88–314

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    6h 31m
    £91–294

Southampton to Wigan by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Wigan North Western via Stafford in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Wallgate via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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