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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Wigan is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Wigan is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Wigan North Western via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Swindon to Wigan?

The distance between Swindon and Wigan is 177 miles. The road distance is 166.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £26 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Swindon to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Wigan train from?

Swindon to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Where does the Swindon to Wigan train arrive?

Swindon to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Wigan is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Swindon to Wigan.

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

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 151+ hotels available in Wigan.

Swindon to Wigan - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Wigan by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
4h 15m
£27–138
Drive 165.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Wigancar 165.6 mi
2h 50m
£40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 54m
£94–359

Swindon to Wigan by train

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Wigan North Western via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 15m.

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