There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Wirral by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 55m£9–19Drive 27.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wigan to Wirralcar 27.6 mi
45 min£7–10Line 352 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Clayton Street to St Helens Central Interchangebus 352
- Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus 10A
3h 17mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Wigan to Wirraltaxi 27.6 mi
45 min£120–150
Wigan to Wirral by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Wirral is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Wirral is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan to Wirral. However, there are services departing from Clayton Street and arriving at Moorfields via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Wirral. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Upton via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Bidston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Wigan and Wirral is 27 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Wirral without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £8 - £19.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Wigan to Wirral, including transfers.
Wigan to Wirral bus services, operated by Metro Network, depart from Clayton Street station.
Wigan to Wirral train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Wirral is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 352 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Wirral, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 47 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clayton Street to Upton via St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, Moorfields, Liverpool James Street, and Bidston in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Website
- Metro Network
Bus from Clayton Street to St Helens Central Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Metro Network
Bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfields
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Metro Network
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
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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Booking & Getting There
Wigan to Wirral bus services, operated by Metro Network, arrive at St Helens Central Interchange station.
Wigan to Wirral train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Wirral is 28 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Wigan to Wirral.
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