Wigan Lane
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN1 2NN

Main Phone: 01942 244 000
Email: patient.relations@wwl.nhs.uk

Wigan Royal Albert Edward Infirmary website

Getting there

Plan a journey

TfGM's Journey planner will help you plan your journey to Wigan Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.

There you will also find links to:

  • Live departure times
  • Bus timetables
  • Tram schedules
  • Maps
  • Accessible travel
  • Lift and escalator closures

Bus

The following commercial bus services operate close to the hospital:

On-demand travel

Local Link - Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. You can find out more about booking shared minibuses and if they operate in your area on the dedicated Local Link page.

Ring and Ride - Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. Ring and Ride journeys are available to book now. For more information about availability, you can visit the Ring and Ride webpage or call our Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.


Train

The nearest train stations are Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western. Both stations are approximately 1 mile walking or cycling distance from the hospital.

Alternatively, the 111 and 362 bus services to the hospital both depart from Wigan Bus Station, which is located less than 300 yards from both rail stations.


Cycling and walking

Visit the TFGM Bee Active page for more information on cycling and walking to Wigan Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.

Tickets and passes

Whether you need to purchase a ticket for your journey by bus or train, or if you currently hold a concessionary or other pass for travel, you can find out what you'll need to make your journey to the hospital on the Ticket Finder.

Hospital map