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

The cheapest way to get from Handforth to Wigan is to bus and line 609 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Handforth to Wigan is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Stanley Drive and arriving at College Avenue via Chester Street and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Handforth and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Handforth and arriving at Wigan North Western via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Handforth to Wigan?

The distance between Handforth and Wigan is 56 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Handforth to Wigan without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 33m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Handforth to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Wigan bus from?

Handforth to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Stanley Drive station.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Wigan train from?

Handforth to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Handforth station.

Train or bus from Handforth to Wigan?

The best way to get from Handforth to Wigan is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 33m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 609 bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Handforth to Wigan bus arrive?

Handforth to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Chester Street station.

Where does the Handforth to Wigan train arrive?

Handforth to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Handforth to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Handforth to Wigan is 30 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Handforth to Wigan.

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

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Handforth to Wigan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 609 bus, and car

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Handforth to Crewetrain Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain Rugby - Preston / ...
1h 33m
£20–35
Bus, line 609 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stanley Drive to Chester Streetbus 42C
2. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to College Avenuebus 609
2h 43m
£6
Drive 30.1 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Wigancar 30.1 mi
34 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Handforth to Wigantaxi 30.1 mi
34 min
£60–80
Train
1. Take the train from Handforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
1h 48m
£12–23

Handforth to Wigan by train

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Distance: 55.9 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Handforth to Wigan North Western via Crewe in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanley Drive to College Avenue via Chester Street and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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