How to get from Wigan to Knowsley by bus and train?

From Wigan to Knowsley by bus and train

To get from Wigan to Knowsley in Knowsley, take the NORTHERN train from Wigan North Western station to Huyton station. Next, take the 217A bus from Huyton station to Shop Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 217A217A
Walk to Knowsley
Leaves from Wigan North Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huyton
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huyton
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 217A217A
    Wait for bus
    217A
    Kirkby
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shop Road
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Knowsley
    Walk to
    Knowsley
    Knowsley Lane
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wigan to Knowsley by bus and train via NORTHERN and 18

To get from Wigan to Knowsley in Knowsley, take the NORTHERN train from Wigan North Western station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the 18 bus from Queen Square station to Nightingale Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 1818
Walk to Knowsley
Leaves from Wigan North Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Croxteth Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nightingale Road
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Knowsley
    Walk to
    Knowsley
    Knowsley Lane
    2.67 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wigan to Knowsley

The distance between Wigan, Knowsley and Knowsley, Knowsley is approximately 32.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wigan to Knowsley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Knowsley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Wigan

Wigan is located at Wigan, Knowsley and the nearest public transport station is Rodney Street.

Train stations close to Wigan:

  • Wigan North Western

Bus stations close to Wigan:

  • Rodney Street
  • College Avenue
  • Derby House

Public transport stations close to Knowsley, Knowsley

Knowsley is located at Knowsley Lane, Knowsley and the nearest public transport station is Longborough Road.

Bus stations close to Knowsley:

  • Longborough Road
  • Sugar Lane
  • Homer Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wigan to Knowsley by bus and train via NORTHERN and 18

To get from Wigan to Knowsley in Knowsley, take the NORTHERN train from Wigan North Western station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the 18 bus from Queen Square station to Nightingale Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 1818
Walk to Knowsley
Leaves from Wigan North Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Croxteth Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nightingale Road
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Knowsley
    Walk to
    Knowsley
    Knowsley Lane
    2.67 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wigan to Knowsley?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 217A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wigan to Knowsley?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Wigan and Knowsley?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wigan to Knowsley?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Wigan North Western station near Wigan in North West to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Liverpool Lime Street station near Knowsley in Knowsley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wigan to Knowsley by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Wigan in North West and Knowsley in Knowsley by train and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wigan to get to Knowsley?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Wigan North Western station near Wigan in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wigan and Knowsley?

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Lime Street stop, which is closest to Knowsley in Knowsley.