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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Wigan is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Wigan is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Wallgate via Heathrow Terminal 5, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Wigan North Western via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Southampton to Wigan?

The distance between Southampton and Wigan is 234 miles. The road distance is 223.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Southampton to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Wigan bus from?

Southampton to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Wigan train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Wigan?

The best way to get from Southampton to Wigan is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Southampton to Wigan bus arrive?

Southampton to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Wigan train arrive?

Southampton to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Wigan is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Southampton to Wigan.

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

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

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Southampton to Wigan - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 49m
£109–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
8h 15m
£51–123
Drive 222.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Wigancar 222.6 mi
3h 55m
£55–80
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
3h 39m
£82–205
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
6h 23m
£101–188
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 16m
£78–293
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 7m
£96–234

Southampton to Wigan by train

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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 Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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