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Distance from Preston to Wigan

The distance from Preston to Wigan is 21.8 miles (35.08 kilometers).
You can travel this distance in 25 minutes.
You need 2.18 litres of fuel to travel the distance of 21.8 miles between Preston and Wigan with a car consuming 10 litres per 100 miles.

Latitude and longitude of Wigan

Latitude of Wigan: 53.5451
Longitude of Wigan: -2.63263
The GPS coordinates of Wigan are: 53°33' N, 02°38' W
Wigan is a large town in Greater Manchester with strong roots in coal mining and textile manufacturing. The town is famous for landmarks such as Wigan Pier, which gained literary recognition through the work of George Orwell. Visitors can enjoy local parks, museums, sporting events, and a lively town center. Traditional dishes such as the Wigan pie are closely associated with the area's culinary heritage. Today, Wigan offers a combination of industrial history, modern amenities, and a strong sense of local identity.

Most searched destinations from Preston

Below you can find the most frequently searched routes from Preston to other major UK cities, including driving distance and estimated travel time.
City Distance
(miles)		 Duration
(hours and minutes)
Stockton-on-Tees 102.4 miles 1 h, 57 min
Gateshead 123.2 miles 2 h, 17 min
Newcastle-upon-Tyne 125 miles 2 h, 19 min
Sunderland 121.1 miles 2 h, 18 min
London 219.8 miles 3 h, 40 min

Top origin cities searching routes to Wigan

The table below shows the most searched routes to Wigan from other UK cities, with distance and travel time details.
City Distance
(miles)		 Duration
(hours and minutes)
Manchester 21.1 miles 30 min
Birmingham 90.3 miles 1 h, 30 min
Liverpool 21.7 miles 27 min
Bolton 10.8 miles 18 min
London 202.5 miles 3 h, 24 min