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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wigan to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 19m
    £88–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    8h 52m
    £22–37

  3. Drive  206 mi

    1. Drive from Wigan to Somersetcar car 206 mi
    3h 25m
    £52–75

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 44m
    £62–153

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus 216
    4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    6h 44m
    £60–102

  6. Fly from Liverpool, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 36m
    £61–162

Wigan to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Shovel Lane via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Huntworth Lane M5 via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 8h 52m.

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