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There are 8 ways to get from Wigan to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 35m
    £60–110

  2. Drive  199.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Glasgowcar car 199.7 mi
    3h 25m
    £50–72

  3. Line 110 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Arcade to Arrival Standbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 17m

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    5h 13m
    £57–174

  5. Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    5h 25m
    £61–172

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4h 29m
    £60–136

  7. Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 57m
    £70–187

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 12m
    £68–156

Wigan to Glasgow by train

Calendar171Weekly Trains
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Wigan, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 35m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Arcade to Buchanan Bus Station via Arrival Stand and Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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