There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Trafford Centre by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Deansgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to The Trafford Centretram Red Line
59 min£10–18Line 132 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Walmesley Street to Old Park Lanebus 132
1h 2m£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wigan to Trafford Centretaxi 15.7 mi
31 min£35–45Drive 15.7 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Trafford Centrecar 15.7 mi
31 min£4–6
Wigan to Trafford Centre by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Trafford Centre is to line 132 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Trafford Centre is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £35 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Walmesley Street and arriving at Old Park Lane. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate and arriving at The Trafford Centre via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Wigan and Trafford Centre is 24 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Trafford Centre without a car is to train and tram which takes 59 min and costs £9 - £19.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Wigan to Trafford Centre, including transfers.
Wigan to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Walmesley Street station.
Wigan to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Wigan to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Old Park Lane station.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Trafford Centre, England?
Bee Network operates a bus from Walmesley Street to Old Park Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to The Trafford Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Walmesley Street to Old Park Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
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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More Questions & Answers
Wigan to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Trafford Centre is 16 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Wigan to Trafford Centre.
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