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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Colchester to Wigan. Traveling by coach from Colchester to Wigan usually takes around 10 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 10 hours and 45 minutes.
Distance | 186 mi (300 km) |
Shortest duration | 10h 45m |
Cheapest price | £32.18 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Colchester to Wigan?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Colchester to Wigan. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 4 | 10h 59m | £38.45 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 10 hours and 59 minutes to cover the 186 miles from Colchester to Wigan. However, the fastest coach only takes 10 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 08:00. To see the times for all coaches from Colchester to Wigan, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Colchester to Wigan every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Colchester to Wigan; ticket prices start at £59.17.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Colchester?
Main departure station: 12 Stanwell St
Colchester has two coach stations with service to Wigan.
All coach stations in Colchester:
12 Stanwell St
Railway Station Bus Stop
Where does the coach arrive in Wigan?
Main arrival station: Richmond St
All coaches from Colchester arrive at one main station in Wigan.
Coach stations in Wigan:
Richmond St
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