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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Birmingham is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Birmingham - Jennens Road via Warrington Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Wigan to Birmingham?

The distance between Wigan and Birmingham is 100 miles. The road distance is 89.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £55.

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

The train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Birmingham bus from?

Wigan to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Birmingham train from?

Wigan to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Wigan to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Wigan to Birmingham bus arrive?

Wigan to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F station.

Where does the Wigan to Birmingham train arrive?

Wigan to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Birmingham is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Wigan to Birmingham.

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

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Wigan to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 10m
£30–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus 360
2. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk021
3h 51m
£11–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
3h 32m
£16–25
Drive 89 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Birminghamcar 89 mi
1h 34m
£23–33

Wigan to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 99.4 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Warrington Interchange in around 3h 51m.

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