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

The cheapest way to get from Tameside to Wigan is to train which costs £6 - £9 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tameside to Wigan is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Tameside and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Tameside to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Timperley Road and arriving at College Avenue via St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Tameside and Wigan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stalybridge and arriving at Wigan Wallgate. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Tameside to Wigan?

The distance between Tameside and Wigan is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tameside to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £6 - £9.

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

The train from Stalybridge to Wigan Wallgate takes 58 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Tameside to Wigan bus from?

Tameside to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Timperley Road station.

Where do I catch the Tameside to Wigan train from?

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

Train or bus from Tameside to Wigan?

The best way to get from Tameside to Wigan is to train which takes 58 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 231 bus and bus and line 609 bus, which costs and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Tameside to Wigan bus arrive?

Tameside to Wigan bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Tameside to Wigan train arrive?

Tameside to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Tameside to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Tameside to Wigan is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Tameside to Wigan.

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

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Tameside to Wigan - 4 ways to travel via train, line 231 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stalybridge to Wigan WallgateStalybridge - Southport
58 min
£6–9
Line 231 bus, bus, line 609 bus
1. Take the bus from Timperley Road to Piccadilly Gardens231
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus StationV1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to College Avenue609
2h 31m
Drive 28 mi
1. Drive from Tameside to Wigan28 mi
42 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tameside to Wigan28 mi
42 min
£60–75

Tameside to Wigan by train

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Distance: 27.8 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Stalybridge to Wigan Wallgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Timperley Road to College Avenue via Piccadilly Gardens, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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