There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Seaham by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
4h 17mDrive 130 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wigan to Seahamcar 130 mi
2h 43m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
5h 43mTrain
- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Thornabytrain
- Take the train from Thornaby to Seahamtrain
5h 2mBus via Bag Lane
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
6h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Seaham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Seaham is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at New Strangford Road via Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Seaham via Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Wigan and Seaham is 183 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Seaham without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Wigan to Seaham, including transfers.
Wigan to Seaham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Wigan to Seaham train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Seaham is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Seaham, County Durham, England?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Seaham via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Thornaby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- northernrail.org
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- northernrail.org
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- northernrail.org
Train from Thornaby to Seaham
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- northernrail.org
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
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More Questions & Answers
Wigan to Seaham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
Wigan to Seaham train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Seaham is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Wigan to Seaham.
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