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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Leicester is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Wigan to Leicester?

The distance between Wigan and Leicester is 115 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Leicester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Wigan to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Leicester bus from?

Wigan to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Wigan to Leicester?

The best way to get from Wigan to Leicester is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Wigan to Leicester bus arrive?

Wigan to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Wigan to Leicester train arrive?

Wigan to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Leicester is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Wigan to Leicester.

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
2h 49m
£30–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 29m
£18–30
Drive 104.7 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Leicestercar 104.7 mi
2h 5m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 56m
£47–73
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
6h 24m
£24–39

Wigan to Leicester by train

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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