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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Watford to Wigan. Traveling by bus from Watford to Wigan usually takes around 8 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 53 minutes.
Distance | 161 mi (259 km) |
Shortest duration | 7h 53m |
Cheapest price | €71.53 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Watford to Wigan?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Watford to Wigan. 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.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 1 | 8h 47m | €76.75 |
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 bus takes an average of 8 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 259 kilometers from Watford to Wigan. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 53 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Watford to Wigan. It leaves the station in Watford at 09:00 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 bus per day from Watford to Wigan. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Watford to Wigan; ticket prices start at €89.06.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Watford?
Main departure station: Watford Junction
Most buses depart from the main station in Watford.
All bus stations in Watford:
Watford Junction
Where does the bus arrive in Wigan?
Main arrival station: Richmond St
All buses from Watford arrive at one main station in Wigan.
Bus stations in Wigan:
Richmond St
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