There are 2 ways to get from Swansea to Wigan by train or car
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Swansea to Wigan by train
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The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Wigan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Wigan is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Wigan North Western via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Swansea and Wigan is 220 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Swansea to Wigan, including transfers.
Swansea to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Wigan is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Swansea to Wigan.
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What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Wigan North Western via Crewe in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
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