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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Taunton is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at County Hall via Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Wigan to Taunton?

The distance between Wigan and Taunton is 223 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Taunton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Wigan to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Taunton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wigan to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Wigan to Taunton?

The best way to get from Wigan to Taunton is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Wigan to Taunton bus arrive?

Wigan to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Wigan to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wigan to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Taunton is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Wigan to Taunton.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 24m
£101–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus 101 / ...
9h 33m
£45–109
Drive 212.6 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Tauntoncar 212.6 mi
3h 29m
£52–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
4h 28m
£101–212
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
6h 38m
£103–191

Wigan to Taunton by train

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Distance: 221.6 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to County Hall via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 33m.

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