There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Minehead by train, car, bus, or plane
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar
7h 17m£85–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Park & Ridebus Cf4
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus Cf9
10h 39m£42–72Drive 227.1 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Mineheadcar 227.1 mi
4h£56–81Fly, drive
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Mineheadcar
8h 3m£74–279Train
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 23m£93–149
Wigan to Minehead by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Minehead is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Minehead is to drive which takes 4h and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A and arriving at The Parade via Park & Ride, Castle Way and Lethbridge Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Wigan and Minehead is 290 miles. The road distance is 228.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Minehead without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Wigan to Minehead, including transfers.
Wigan to Minehead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.
Wigan to Minehead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Minehead is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Minehead, England?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to The Parade via Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Park & Ride, County Hall, Castle Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan North Western to The Parade via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Lethbridge Arms in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Wigan to Minehead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Wigan to Minehead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Minehead is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Wigan to Minehead.
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