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How to get fromWigan to Mineheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Minehead by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus bus 28
    6h 19m

  2. Drive 227.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Mineheadcar car 227.1 mi
    4h
    £55–80

  3. Train, fly, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side to Little Meadowbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus bus
    6h 13m

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar car
    7h 18m
    £96–164

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Wigan to Minehead. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, take the line 28 bus to Little Meadow, then take the line 28 bus to The Parade. Alternatively, you can drive from Wigan to Minehead in around 4h.

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