What is the best way to travel from Preston to Wigan?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Wigan from Preston. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Wigan from Preston?
You can reach Wigan with just £3 by taking a Train from Northern, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Northern0h 18m006:28PrestonCentral Station06:46WiganWallgate Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:28:00 to Wallgate Station, Wigan (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 06:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 18m
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Avanti West Coast0h 12m005:32PrestonCentral Station05:44WiganWallgate Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:32:00 to Wallgate Station, Wigan (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 05:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 12m
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Avanti West Coast0h 11m006:18PrestonCentral Station06:29WiganWallgate Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:18:00 to Wallgate Station, Wigan (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 06:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 11m
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TransPennine Express0h 12m007:05PrestonCentral Station07:17WiganWallgate Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:05:00 to Wallgate Station, Wigan (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 07:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 12m
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What are the fastest trips from Preston to Wigan?
You can get to Wigan from Preston in just 0h 11m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Avanti West Coast0h 11m006:18PrestonCentral Station06:29WiganWallgate Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:18:00 to Wallgate Station, Wigan (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 06:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 11m
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Avanti West Coast0h 12m005:32PrestonCentral Station05:44WiganWallgate Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:32:00 to Wallgate Station, Wigan (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 05:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 12m
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TransPennine Express0h 12m007:05PrestonCentral Station07:17WiganWallgate Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:05:00 to Wallgate Station, Wigan (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 07:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 12m
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Northern0h 18m006:28PrestonCentral Station06:46WiganWallgate Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:28:00 to Wallgate Station, Wigan (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 06:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 18m
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Bus from Preston to Wigan
What are the most popular stations in Preston and Wigan?
In Preston, you will usually depart from Coach Station, Central Station or Little Oaks Coach Stop, while in Wigan you will be arriving at Wallgate Station, Hallgate Bus Stop or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Wigan from Preston? With 5 connections between 3 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Preston and Wigan, you can pay as low as £3 with a Train from Northern.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Wigan in just 0h 11m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Preston and Wigan are Northern, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Preston and Wigan is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bamber Bridge or to Hindley, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Preston to Wigan?
The most popular companies between Preston and Wigan, are Northern, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Northern, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express
All you need to know when you travel from Preston to Wigan
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Preston to Wigan. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Preston to Wigan
How can I reach Wigan from Preston?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Wigan from Preston.
How far is Wigan from Preston?
The distance between Preston and Wigan is 24.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Preston and Wigan?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 4 kgs, and a flight 6 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Preston to Wigan?
You can get to Wigan with just £3 by taking a Train from Northern.
What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Wigan?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Wigan in just 0h 11m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
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