There are 3 ways to get from Wigan to Tywyn by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
5h 31m£47–80Drive 107 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wigan to Tywyncar 107 mi
2h 22m£27–39Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the taxi from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Tywyntaxi
5h 59m£164–217
Wigan to Tywyn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Tywyn is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Tywyn is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Tywyn via Crewe, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Wigan and Tywyn is 143 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Tywyn without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Wigan to Tywyn, including transfers.
Wigan to Tywyn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Tywyn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Tywyn is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Wigan to Tywyn.
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What companies run services between Wigan, England and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Tywyn via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £130–160
5 Star Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7493 612 345
Cambrian Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1970 626 292
- Website
- cambriancabs.co.uk
Cymru Cabs Aberystwyth
- Phone
- +44 7951 580 227
- Website
- cymrucabs.com
Luxx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7367 345 495
- Website
- luxxtaxis.co.uk
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