There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Exeter by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 1m£100–157Drive 242.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wigan to Exetercar 242.8 mi
4h£60–87Fly
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
6h 38m£86–212Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 17m£102–184
Wigan to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Exeter is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h and costs £60 - £90.
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 5h 1m.
The distance between Wigan and Exeter is 254 miles. The road distance is 244.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Wigan to Exeter, including transfers.
Wigan to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 6h 38m.
Wigan to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Exeter is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Wigan to Exeter.
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 5h 1m. Alternatively, Aurigny, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–390
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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