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There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Beamish Museum by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
    4h 6m
    £58–113

  2. Drive 130.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Beamish Museumcar car 130.5 mi
    2h 36m
    £32–46

  3. Line 132 bus, bus, line 8 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bag Lanebus bus 132
    2. Take the bus from Market Street to St Peter's Squarebus bus V2
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Interchange to Station Roadbus bus 8
    7h 46m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    5h 23m
    £57–108

  5. Line 132 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 132
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 28 / ...
    7h 49m

Wigan to Beamish Museum by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Wigan, England and Beamish Museum, England?

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Beamish Museum via Carlisle, Newcastle, Central Station, Gateshead, Interchange, and Station Road in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Beamish Museum via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Interchange, and Station Road in around 7h 46m.

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