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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wigan is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Wigan is to train which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Wigan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Street and arriving at Grand Arcade. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Wigan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Wigan North Western. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Preston to Wigan?

The distance between Preston and Wigan is 15 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £11.

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

The train from Preston to Wigan North Western takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Wigan bus from?

Preston to Wigan bus services, operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Wigan train from?

Preston to Wigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Wigan?

The best way to get from Preston to Wigan is to train which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 110 bus, which costs and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Preston to Wigan bus arrive?

Preston to Wigan bus services, operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, arrive at Grand Arcade station.

Where does the Preston to Wigan train arrive?

Preston to Wigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Preston to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Wigan is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Preston to Wigan.

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

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 934+ hotels available in Wigan.

Preston to Wigan - 4 ways to travel via train, line 110 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Wigan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Preston - London Euston / ...
11 min
£2–11
Line 110 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Grand Arcadebus 110
1h 20m
Drive 18.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Wigancar 18.8 mi
28 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Wigantaxi 18.8 mi
28 min
£45–55

Preston to Wigan by train

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Distance: 15.1 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 11 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Holmeswood Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Church Street to Grand Arcade hourly, and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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