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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Southampton is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Wigan to Southampton?

The distance between Wigan and Southampton is 245 miles. The road distance is 220.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Wigan to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Southampton train from?

Wigan to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or fly from Wigan to Southampton?

The best way to get from Wigan to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £100 - £230 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Wigan to Southampton train arrive?

Wigan to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Southampton is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Wigan to Southampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1973+ hotels available in Southampton.

Wigan to Southampton - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Wigan to Southampton by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 36m
£94–147
Drive 219.6 mi
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1. Drive from Wigan to Southamptoncar 219.6 mi
4h 3m
£56–80
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
5h 32m
£104–221
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 34m
£92–169
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 54m
£96–345
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
5h 44m
£155–311
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
5h 35m
£99–277

Wigan to Southampton by train

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Distance: 244.1 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice daily.

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