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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Exeter is to bus which costs £13 - £55 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Wigan to Exeter?

The distance between Wigan and Exeter is 254 miles. The road distance is 244.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Wigan to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Exeter bus from?

Wigan to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Exeter train from?

Wigan to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Exeter?

The best way to get from Wigan to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £55 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Wigan to Exeter bus arrive?

Wigan to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Wigan to Exeter train arrive?

Wigan to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Exeter is 244 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Wigan to Exeter.

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

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Wigan to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New StreetWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 52m
£53–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
8h 29m
£14–53
Drive 242.8 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Exeter242.8 mi
3h 57m
£61–88
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Bolton
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
4h 5m
£93–293
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
7h 13m
£82–211

Wigan to Exeter by train

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.3 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bampfylde Street via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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