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There are 7 ways to get from Wigan to Brighton 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 Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    3h 44m
    £98–170

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain train London Victoria - Brighton
    8h 12m
    £56–113

  3. Drive 256.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wigan to Brightoncar car 256.4 mi
    4h 27m
    £63–91

  4. Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    6h 9m
    £74–212

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    6h 14m
    £73–202

  6. 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 Brightontrain train
    5h 30m
    £105–344

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    5h 31m
    £112–253

Wigan to Brighton by train and foot

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice daily.

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