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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Swanage is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Wigan to Swanage?

The distance between Wigan and Swanage is 329 miles. The road distance is 243.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Wigan to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Swanage bus from?

Wigan to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Wigan to Swanage?

The best way to get from Wigan to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Wigan to Swanage bus arrive?

Wigan to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Wigan to Swanage train arrive?

Wigan to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Swanage is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Wigan to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2090+ hotels available in Swanage.

Wigan to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 50 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 2m
£111–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 14m
£45–80
Drive 242.4 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Swanagecar 242.4 mi
4h 40m
£61–87
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
8h 19m
£117–266
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 25m
£109–173
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
4. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 43m
£105–321

Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 326.8 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Mowlem Court via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 14m.

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