Going to Wigan away- what is the cheapest way to do it?

[hypochondriac]

Have about four to six mates and we are planning to go to Wigan away and stay in Liverpool for the weekend. What would be the cheapest and quickest way to get down there?

[melmacian_saint]

Up there sound more appropriate

 

If you don't mind means Megabus run a few cheap lines up there, but the quick part really is left in the cold. I'm guessing Wigan is only really served by local transport, so anything will have to involve changing in Mancs or Liverpool. You could probably get a good deal up on the Cross Country right now, otherwise London calls. However, I'm not sure CC serves Liverpool, but there are plenty of cheap ways between both big cities.

[Dangermouth]

Try checking out the budget airlines e.g. Flybe and then look at local transport. Might get a deal to make it more worthwhile than the £100 return the train'll cost.

[thefuriousb]

Trains run direct from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western (?). They appear to be pretty regular. Most seem stopping services (45-50 mins) but there is one that takes about 30 mins. Train station looks to be about a 20 minute plus walk to the ground.

 

I too will be staying in Liverpool as I am staying the weekend with friends.

 

If there is a group of you, car & tak of petrol will probably still work out cheaper than the train from Southampton or plane. Coach will be cheaper but tedious

[Noodles34]

Walking

[Bucks Saint]

Relocate to Wigan before the game

[John Boy Saint]

Hitch a ride on a barge travelling along the Leeds Liverpool canal

[hypochondriac]

Thanks for the serious replies! Megabus looks to be a viable option. It takes 6 hours but may be the least objectionable option.

[trousers]

Hitch a ride on my chopper

[PhilippineSaint]

Hitch a ride on my chopper

 

Is that another Savile quote ??

[Sour Mash]

Quickest - train.

 

Cheapest - Share a car.

[This Charming Man]

Thanks for the serious replies! Megabus looks to be a viable option. It takes 6 hours but may be the least objectionable option.

 

The train takes 2hrs from London and there are still some cheap fares to be had, I only booked mine the other day.