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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Wigan is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Wigan is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Green Oaks and arriving at Clayton Street via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Wigan North Western via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Widnes to Wigan?

The distance between Widnes and Wigan is 58 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Widnes to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Wigan bus from?

Widnes to Wigan bus services, operated by Metro Network, depart from Green Oaks station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Wigan train from?

Widnes to Wigan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Wigan?

The best way to get from Widnes to Wigan is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and line 352 bus, which costs and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Widnes to Wigan bus arrive?

Widnes to Wigan bus services, operated by Metro Network, arrive at Chalon Way West station.

Where does the Widnes to Wigan train arrive?

Widnes to Wigan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Wigan is 17 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Widnes to Wigan.

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

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Widnes to Wigan - 5 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, and line 352 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Widnes to Wigan by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 30m
£20–40
Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Widnes to Wigancar 16.6 mi
25 min
£5–6
Line 30 bus, line 352 bus
1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Chalon Way Westbus 30
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Clayton Streetbus 352
1h 40m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Wigantaxi 16.6 mi
25 min
£35–45
Line 61 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Poplar Bankbus 61
2. Take the train from Huyton to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
1h 57m
£7–13

Widnes to Wigan by train

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.1 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Wigan North Western via Crewe in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Oaks to Clayton Street via Chalon Way West in around 1h 40m.

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