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How to get fromWigan to Walesby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wigan to Wales by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C6 to Wales Road/Limetree Avenuebus bus 216 / ...
    2h 32m

  2. Drive 71.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Walescar car 71.8 mi
    1h 35m
    £18–26

  3. Line 610 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Clayton Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 611 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Oxford Road Stationbus bus V1
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    3h 54m
    £19–39

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  • Distance: 73.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Wigan to Wales. However, you can take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Sheffield, walk to Sheffield Interchange/C6, then take the line 216 bus to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clayton Street to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Leigh Bus Station, Oxford Road Station, Manchester Oxford Road, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 3h 54m.

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