How to get to Chester from Wigan

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Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
Transport for Wales
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Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
Transport for Wales
National Express
FlixBus
1,000+ more
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Travel Information to Chester from Wigan

Distance27 miles
Available travel modesTrain or coach
Ticket price range£8 - £24
Cheapest modeTrain • £8 • 47 min
Fastest modeTrain • £8 • 47 min
Popular travel companiesNorthern Rail (3)

Take a train or coach to travel 27 miles from Wigan to Chester. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Northern Rail (3) among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Wigan to Chester.

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from Wigan to Chester

How to get to Chester from Wigan by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Wigan to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)
09:130h48
Wigan
10:01Chester
£131One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)
09:130h48
Wigan
10:01Chester
£131One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
09:130h48
Wigan
10:01Chester
£131One-way
0 changes

Other options

Transport for Wales
12:351h13
Wigan
13:48Chester
£131One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
09:311h11
Wigan
10:42Chester
£251One-way
0 changes
Transport for Wales
04:461h05
Wigan
05:51Chester
£251One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Wigan to Chester

Travel to Chester 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 Wigan to Chester.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Wigan to Chester: train or coach.

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Chester is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £8 compared to other travel options to Chester:

Taking a train costs £16 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £24.

The fastest way to get to Chester from Wigan is by train with an average travel time of 47 min.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Coach takes on average 1 h 21 min.

The Wigan to Chester distance is approximately 27 miles.

The average frequency per day from Wigan to Chester is:

  • Around 3 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Wigan to Chester as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Wigan to Chester:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Wigan to Chester:

    • You can travel by train between Wigan and Chester with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales, and you can find Northern Rail (3) Wigan to Chester tickets for £8 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Wigan to Chester with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Wigan to Chester.

    Omio customers who travel from Wigan to Chester often also extend their holiday to go to London, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh or Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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