There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 27m£77–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
6h 41m£21–32Drive 171.7 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Bristolcar 171.7 mi
2h 51m£42–61Fly
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
5h 47m£56–154Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
7h 38m£38–94
Wigan to Bristol by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Bristol is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Market Street and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Wigan and Bristol is 178 miles. The road distance is 172.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Wigan to Bristol, including transfers.
Wigan to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Wigan to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Bristol, England?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Wigan to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Wigan to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Bristol is 173 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Wigan to Bristol.
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