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Museum of Wigan Life
A local history museum with collections on Wigan life, archaeology and industry in a prominent town-centre building.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
42 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
42 m
Buses on 20 Sept
26
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bolton to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 26 buses from Bolton to Wigan, including 26 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 14 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest buses will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 14 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Take a bus from Bolton to Wigan and enjoy the approximately 14 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 00:17, the last at 23:55.
Distance 14 km |
First bus 0:17 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Taxi fares can be rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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