Wigan travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wigan
With a population of 80,788, Wigan is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wigan to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Wigan
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Paddock Restaurant (Derby House) and Dish Bar and Restaurant (232 Almond Brook Road) are great picks.
When to visit Wigan
How to Get to Wigan
Plane
Although Wigan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 28 km from Wigan. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Wigan departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wigan, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wigan to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Wigan Bryn is the busiest station in Wigan. Another popular train station is Wigan Appley Bridge, located 7 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Wigan is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 284 km from Wigan. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wigan, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Wigan takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 126 km.
Airlines serving Wigan
Where to stay in Wigan
Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wigan
Most booked hotels in Wigan
Hiring a car in Wigan
Hiring a car in Wigan costs £29 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Wigan.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wigan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Wigan is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.