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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Wigan is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Wigan is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Wallgate via Milton Keynes Coachway, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Wigan North Western via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Luton to Wigan?

The distance between Luton and Wigan is 225 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Luton to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Wigan bus from?

Luton to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Wigan train from?

Luton to Wigan train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Wigan?

The best way to get from Luton to Wigan is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Luton to Wigan bus arrive?

Luton to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Luton to Wigan train arrive?

Luton to Wigan train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Wigan is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Luton to Wigan.

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

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Luton to Wigan - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 5m
£80–149
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3h 29m
£33–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 48m
£37–83
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Wigancar 170.8 mi
2h 50m
£42–61
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
4h 25m
£58–199
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 15m
£93–151
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
4h 15m
£59–232
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 15m
£69–228

Luton to Wigan by train and foot

202Weekly Services

3h 5mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.3 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Wigan North Western via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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