The average bus between Cardiff and Wigan takes 9h 3m and the fastest bus takes 6h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Wigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Wigan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wigan station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Cardiff to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Wigan is 232.3 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wallgate via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Market Street, and Sumner Street in around 7h 14m.