There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Beamish Museum by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Metrocentretrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
3h 23m£89–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
6h 54m£23–35Drive 130.5 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Beamish Museumcar 130.5 mi
2h 36m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
5h 38m£46–85
Wigan to Beamish Museum by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Beamish Museum is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Beamish Museum is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan to Beamish Museum station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Station Road via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Beamish Museum. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Metrocentre via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Wigan and Beamish Museum is 171 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Beamish Museum without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Wigan to Beamish Museum, including transfers.
Wigan to Beamish Museum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Wigan to Beamish Museum train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Beamish Museum is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.
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 and Metrocentre in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Metrocentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wigan to Beamish Museum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Wigan to Beamish Museum train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Beamish Museum is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Wigan to Beamish Museum.
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