What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Wigan?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Wigan is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Wigan?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at College Avenue via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Wigan North Western via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Colchester to Wigan?

The distance between Colchester and Wigan is 249 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Wigan without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Wigan?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Colchester to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Wigan bus from?

Colchester to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Wigan train from?

Colchester to Wigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Wigan?

The best way to get from Colchester to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Colchester to Wigan bus arrive?

Colchester to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Wigan train arrive?

Colchester to Wigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Wigan is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Colchester to Wigan.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Wigan?

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

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Colchester to Wigan - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Colchester to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 21m
£66–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Warrington Interchangebus
8h 54m
£38–69
Drive 222.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Wigancar 222.8 mi
4h 28m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
5h 17m
£86–306
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 30m
£53–167
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 22m
£66–134
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 58m
£102–295

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Wigan.

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Distance: 247.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Wigan North Western via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to College Avenue via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 8h 54m.

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