There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Wigan by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 39m£59–93Drive 171.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Wigancar 171.4 mi
3h 45m£43–62Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 22m£78–120
Wales to Wigan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Wigan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £55 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wigan North Western via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Wales and Wigan is 175 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Wales to Wigan, including transfers.
Wales to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Wigan is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Wales to Wigan.
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What companies run services between Wales and Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wigan North Western via Crewe in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- 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
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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