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How to get fromWigan to Balcombeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Wigan to Balcombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Balcombetrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    3h 26m
    £85–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk980
    8h 44m
    £36–62

  3. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    7h 55m
    £52–81

  4. Drive  237.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wigan to Balcombecar car 237.4 mi
    4h 5m
    £59–86

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Balcombetrain train
    5h 12m
    £96–290

  6. Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    6h 1m
    £71–164

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    5h 59m
    £67–195

  8. Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LPL - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Balcombetrain train
    7h 19m
    £140–529

Wigan to Balcombe by train and foot

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Balcombe via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Balcombe via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick Airport in around 7h 55m.

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