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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Rotherham is to bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Rotherham is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate and arriving at Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Wigan to Rotherham?

The distance between Wigan and Rotherham is 69 miles. The road distance is 64.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Wigan to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Rotherham bus from?

Wigan to Rotherham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Rotherham train from?

Wigan to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Wigan to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Wigan to Rotherham bus arrive?

Wigan to Rotherham bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at St Peter's Square station.

Where does the Wigan to Rotherham train arrive?

Wigan to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Rotherham is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Wigan to Rotherham.

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

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Wigan to Rotherham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2h 24m
£21–44
Drive 63.9 mi
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1. Drive from Wigan to Rotherhamcar 63.9 mi
1h 26m
£16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus 360
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C4 to Corporation Street/Bridge Streetbus 73 / ...
3h 5m
£22–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to St Peter's Squarebus V2
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
4h 39m
£16–24

Wigan to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 68.6 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Westgate/Main Street via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 4h 39m.

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