The average train between Brighton and Wigan takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Wigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Wigan at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Wigan station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Brighton to Wigan train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Wigan train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Brighton to Wigan train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Brighton and Wigan is 346.5 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Wigan North Western via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 52m.