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

By bus and train

To get from Heywood to Wigan in Wigan, take the 471 bus from St James Street station to Rochdale Railway Station (Stop B) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Wigan Wallgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 471471
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from St James Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Street
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Stop B)
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    Scholes
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 163 and NORTHERN

To get from Heywood to Wigan in Wigan, take the 163 bus from St James Street station to Hanover Street (Stop Nn) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Wigan Wallgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 163163
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from St James Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Street
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Street (Stop Nn)
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    Scholes
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Heywood to Wigan

The distance between Heywood, Wigan and Wigan, Wigan is approximately 32.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heywood to Wigan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wigan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Heywood

Heywood is located at West Starkey Street, Wigan and the nearest public transport station is Starkey Street, Heywood.

Bus stations close to Heywood:

  • Starkey Street, Heywood
  • St James Street, Heywood
  • Hill Street, Heywood

Public transport stations close to Wigan, Wigan

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

Train stations close to Wigan:

  • Wigan North Western
  • Pemberton

Bus stations close to Wigan:

  • Rodney Street
  • Leigh Street
  • Gilroy Street

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 163 and NORTHERN

To get from Heywood to Wigan in Wigan, take the 163 bus from St James Street station to Hanover Street (Stop Nn) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Wigan Wallgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 163163
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from St James Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Street
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Street (Stop Nn)
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    Scholes
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 471, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 163, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Heywood and Wigan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Heywood to Wigan?

    The 471 bus line goes from St James Street station near Heywood in Heywood to Rochdale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Rochdale station near Wigan in Wigan.

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

    The total travel time between Heywood in Heywood and Wigan in Wigan by bus and train is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Heywood to get to Wigan?

    Get on the 471 bus from the St James Street stop near Heywood in Heywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Heywood and Wigan?

    Get off the bus at the Rochdale station, which is closest to Wigan in Wigan.

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