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Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Wigan to Lancaster. Traveling by coach from Wigan to Lancaster usually takes around one hour and 44 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in just one hour and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 35 mi (57 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 35m |
| Cheapest price | £7.86 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Wigan to Lancaster?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Wigan to Lancaster. National Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 1h 45m | £8.02 |
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 one hour and 44 minutes to cover the 35 miles from Wigan to Lancaster. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 35 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach 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.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Lancaster. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Lancaster, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
There is usually only one coach per day from Wigan to Lancaster. It leaves the station in Wigan at 16:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one coach per day from Wigan to Lancaster. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct coach, meaning that you do not have to get on a different coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Wigan to Lancaster; ticket prices start at £18.64.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Wigan?
Main departure station: Wigan Bus Station
Most coaches depart from the main station in Wigan.
All coach stations in Wigan:
Wigan Bus Station
Where does the coach arrive in Lancaster?
Main arrival station: Lancaster University
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Lancaster.
Coach stations in Lancaster:
Lancaster University
7 Cable St (Bus Station)
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