There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Salford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Salford Crescenttrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
32 min£6–12Line 132 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bag Lanebus 132
- Take the bus from Market Street to Pendleton Churchbus V2
1h 19m£4Drive 18.9 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Salfordcar 18.9 mi
27 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wigan to Salfordtaxi 18.9 mi
27 min£85–110
Wigan to Salford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Salford is to line 132 bus and bus which costs £4 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Salford is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Salford. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Pendleton Church via Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wigan Wallgate and arriving at Salford Crescent. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Wigan and Salford is 18 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Salford without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £12.
The train from Wigan Wallgate to Salford Crescent takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Wigan to Salford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station.
Wigan to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Salford is to train which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus, which costs £4 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Salford, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wigan Wallgate to Salford Crescent every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Pendleton Church via Bag Lane and Market Street in around 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Salford Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bag Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Market Street to Pendleton Church
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
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Booking & Getting There
Wigan to Salford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Bag Lane station.
Wigan to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Crescent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Salford is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Wigan to Salford.
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