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How to get fromWigan to Manchester Airport (MAN)by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Manchester Airporttrain train Preston - Manchester Airport
    57 min
    £11–21

  2. Line 132 bus, line 248 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 132
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 248
    2h 54m
    £4

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Wigan to Manchester-MANrideshare rideshare 27.8 mi
    30 min

  4. Drive 27.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN)car car 27.8 mi
    30 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN)taxi taxi 27.8 mi
    30 min
    £60–75

  6. Train via Bolton

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Airporttrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 14m
    £11–22

  7. Train via Warrington Bank Quay

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Airporttrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 46m
    £17–29

  8. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain train Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
    2. Take the tram from Victoria to Manchester Airporttram tram Navy Line
    1h 47m
    £10–17

Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.4 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Wigan, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wigan North Western to Manchester Airport once a week. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Manchester Airport The Station via The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 2h 54m.

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