There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Atherton by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Hag Foldtrain Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria / ...
14 min£2–5Line 132 bus
- Take the bus from Walmesley Street to Bag Lanebus 132
30 min£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wigan to Athertontaxi 6.7 mi
15 min£17–21Drive 6.7 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Athertoncar 6.7 mi
15 min£2–3
Wigan to Atherton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Atherton is to line 132 bus which costs £2 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Atherton is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £5.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Walmesley Street and arriving at Bag Lane. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wigan Wallgate and arriving at Hag Fold. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Wigan and Atherton is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Atherton without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £5.
The train from Wigan Wallgate to Hag Fold takes 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Wigan to Atherton bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Walmesley Street station.
Wigan to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Atherton is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus, which costs £2 and takes 30 min.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Atherton, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wigan Wallgate to Hag Fold hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Walmesley Street to Bag Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Hag Fold
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Walmesley Street to Bag Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £17–21
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
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More Questions & Answers
Wigan to Atherton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Bag Lane station.
Wigan to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hag Fold station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Atherton is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Wigan to Atherton.
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