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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £209.
Distance: 320 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£209 Average Price | £143 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Wigan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Wigan:
A coach is £111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Wigan costing on average £143.
A coach is £177 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Wigan costing on average £209.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Coach takes on average 9h 0m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (4h 6m by train vs 4h 36m by car). Tickets start at around £209 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Wigan from Exeter by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Exeter to Wigan is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Wigan are Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Blackpool and Preston. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Wigan on Omio.
Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.
Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.
Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.
Blackpool is a classic Lancashire seaside resort known for its piers, ballroom heritage and the Blackpool Illuminations. The long promenade and Blackpool Tower give the town a lively, traditional holiday feel.
Preston is a Lancashire city known for its industrial heritage, lively student population and the Harris Museum. Its centre blends Victorian character with modern shops and cafés, while riverside parks soften the urban feel.
Travel to Wigan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Wigan.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Wigan:
A coach is £111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Wigan costing on average £143.
A coach is £177 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Wigan costing on average £209.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Coach takes on average 9h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Wigan as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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