There are 6 ways to get from Wigan to Handforth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to CreweWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to HandforthCrewe - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 41m£17–28Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester VictoriaWigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HandforthManchester Piccadilly - Crewe / ...
1h 42m£7–25Bus, line 170 bus
- Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Fordton Leisure360
- Take the bus from Fordton Leisure to Manchester Airport The Station170 / ...
1h 48m£17–23Drive 30.5 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Handforth30.5 mi
34 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wigan to Handforth30.5 mi
34 min£65–80Line 132 bus, line 248 bus
- Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Station132
- Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wythenshawe Interchange248
3h 44m
Wigan to Handforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Handforth is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Handforth is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Pointing Dog via Fordton Leisure and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Handforth via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Wigan and Handforth is 56 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Handforth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £28.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Wigan to Handforth, including transfers.
Wigan to Handforth bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station.
Wigan to Handforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Handforth is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 170 bus, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Handforth, England?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Handforth via Crewe in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Pointing Dog via Fordton Leisure and Manchester Airport The Station in around 1h 48m.
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- 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/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Handforth
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–7
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Handforth
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Fordton Leisure
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Fordton Leisure
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fordton Leisure to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wythenshawe Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wigan to Handforth bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Fordton Leisure station.
Wigan to Handforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Handforth is 31 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Wigan to Handforth.
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