Day trip from Birmingham to Wigan
Wigan lies 128 km (79 mi) north of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 128 km (79 mi) apart, Wigan is a realistic day trip from Birmingham: about 2 h 5 min each way by road.
| Birmingham | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 175,405 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | WN1 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Wigan
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Staying in Wigan
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Common questions
How far is Wigan from Birmingham?
128 km (79 mi) in a straight line, north of Birmingham; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Wigan by road?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Wigan?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.