There are 2 ways to get from Holyhead to Wigan by train or car
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Holyhead to Wigan by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Wigan is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Wigan is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Newton-le-Willows via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Holyhead and Wigan is 116 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Holyhead to Wigan, including transfers.
Holyhead to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Wigan is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Holyhead to Wigan.
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Wigan, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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