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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Essex is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Essex is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Polecat Road via Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Essex. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at White Notley via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Wigan to Essex?

The distance between Wigan and Essex is 239 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Wigan to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Essex bus from?

Wigan to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Essex train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Wigan to Essex?

The best way to get from Wigan to Essex is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 7h 15m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Wigan to Essex bus arrive?

Wigan to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Wigan to Essex train arrive?

Wigan to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Essex is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Wigan to Essex.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 1m
£92–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
9h 12m
£50–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
8h 7m
£60–137
Drive 217.2 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Essexcar 217.2 mi
3h 59m
£53–77
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 15m
£55–149
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 54m
£54–178
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
5h 58m
£100–332
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 37m
£136–316

Wigan to Essex by train, subway, and foot

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4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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