There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 49m£101–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchangebus
8h 15m£32–56Drive 242.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Wigancar 242.5 mi
4h£60–87Fly
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
6h 49m£120–211Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 49m£105–179
Exeter to Wigan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Wigan is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Wigan is to drive which takes 4h and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Warrington Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Exeter and Wigan is 254 miles. The road distance is 243.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Exeter to Wigan, including transfers.
Exeter to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Wigan is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £220 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Wigan North Western via Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Warrington Interchange, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–400
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Wigan is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Exeter to Wigan.
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