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How to get fromWirral to Wiganby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Wirral to Wigan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bidston to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain train West Kirby - West Kirby
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
    1h 38m
    £9–19

  2. Drive  27 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wirral to Wigancar car 27 mi
    44 min
    £7–10

  3. Bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway to Queen Squarebus bus 437
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 10A / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Clayton Streetbus bus 352
    2h 48m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wirral to Wigantaxi taxi 27 mi
    44 min
    £120–150

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Broadway to Queen Squarebus bus 437
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
    1h 43m
    £7–15

Wirral to Wigan by train and foot

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Upton to Wigan North Western via Bidston, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway to Clayton Street via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, and Chalon Way West in around 2h 48m.

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