There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Samlesbury by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 59 bus
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Potter Lanebus 280 / ...
1h 33m£10–15Drive 18.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wigan to Samlesburycar 18.8 mi
25 min£5–7Train
- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
2h 32m£21–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wigan to Samlesburytaxi 18.8 mi
25 min£85–110Line 110 bus
- Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 110
1h 56m
Wigan to Samlesbury by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Samlesbury is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Samlesbury is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Samlesbury. However, there are services departing from Wigan Bus Station and arriving at Potter Lane via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Samlesbury. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate and arriving at Blackburn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Wigan and Samlesbury is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Samlesbury without a car is to train and line 59 bus which takes 1h 33m and costs £10 - £15.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Wigan to Samlesbury, including transfers.
Wigan to Samlesbury bus services, operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, depart from Wigan Bus Station.
Wigan to Samlesbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Samlesbury is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 110 bus, which costs and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Samlesbury, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburn hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, Holmeswood Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Stand every 2 hours, and the journey takes 1h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wigan North Western to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wigan North Western to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Potter Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Website
- Holmeswood Coaches Ltd
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Holmeswood Coaches Ltd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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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Wigan to Samlesbury bus services, operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, arrive at Arrival Stand station.
Wigan to Samlesbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Samlesbury is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Wigan to Samlesbury.
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