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 £19 - £55 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs £75 - £280.

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 Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A 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 47m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Wigan to Exeter bus arrive?

Wigan to Exeter bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Newhall St 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 4h 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 Streettrain Wigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 47m
£45–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
8h 15m
£19–55
Drive 242.8 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Exetercar 242.8 mi
4h
£60–86
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 43m
£79–271
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 10m
£84–159

Wigan to Exeter by train

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Distance: 252.3 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bampfylde Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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