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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Wigan is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Wigan is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Wigan North Western via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Wigan?

The distance between Sunderland and Wigan is 178 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Wigan without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 35m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Sunderland to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Wigan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Wigan train from?

Sunderland to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Wigan?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Wigan is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 35m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Sunderland to Wigan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Wigan train arrive?

Sunderland to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Wigan is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Sunderland to Wigan.

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 35m
£64–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
4h 21m
£22–38
Drive 131.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Wigancar 131.5 mi
2h 44m
£32–47
Bus via Leigh Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
5h 37m
£29–62
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Todmordentrain
3. Take the train from Todmorden to Wigan Wallgatetrain
5h 47m
£63–116

Sunderland to Wigan by train

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Distance: 176.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Wigan North Western via Carlisle in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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