There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to CreweWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 38m£42–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
8h£12–45Drive 171.8 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Cardiff171.8 mi
3h 44m£42–61Fly
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LPL - CWL
6h 25m£80–261Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New StreetWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 18m£35–156
Wigan to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Cardiff is to bus which costs £12 - £45 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Kingsway GD via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Wigan and Cardiff is 175 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Wigan to Cardiff, including transfers.
Wigan to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Wigan to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £45 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £270 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Kingsway GD via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £65–350
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wigan to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Wigan to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Cardiff is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Wigan to Cardiff.
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