4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Wigan
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Wigan will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 16 buses that leave London for Wigan every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 283 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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.
FlixBus15:404h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)20:35Liverpool, Liverpool One£151One-way0 changes- FlixBus15:005h35London, Victoria Coach Station20:35Liverpool, Liverpool One£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:405h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)19:15Liverpool, Liverpool One£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:006h15London, Victoria Coach Station19:15Liverpool, Liverpool One£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:005h50London, Victoria Coach Station13:50Liverpool, Liverpool One£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:404h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)19:55Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)£251One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:004h55London, Victoria Coach Station19:55Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)£251One-way0 changes
- FlixBus19:354h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0:30Liverpool, Liverpool One£211One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:404h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)20:35Liverpool, Liverpool One£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:305h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)13:50Liverpool, Liverpool One£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 283 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price | £160 Average Price |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Wigan bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Wigan coaches for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 7h05 | 6:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
| FlixBus | 0:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h00 | 6:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 13:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h20 | 13:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h40 | 17:10 Preston, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h00 | 17:10 Preston, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h15 | 19:15 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 7h05 | 20:15 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 13:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h35 | 19:15 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 19:55 Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 20:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h15 | 19:55 Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h55 | 20:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 0:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h55 | 0:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Wigan
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Wigan run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 283 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 283 km |
Average bus duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from London to WiganYou can travel by bus between London to Wigan with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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National Express
Buses from London to Wigan
The bus service from London to Wigan is run by National Express. The buses serving this route are either direct or have one change. Passengers can expect changes at either London Golders Green or Birmingham Coach Station. The average time spent on the direct journey is 5 hours and 35 minutes while the one-stop trip takes an estimated 7 hour and 30 minutes. The departure station for buses from London to Wigan is London Sutton Rail Station for the direct bus and London, Victoria Coach Station for the one-stop bus while the arrival station is Wigan, Hallgate. The bus departs from London twice daily.
FAQs: London to Wigan coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Wigan by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wigan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Wigan
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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