Cardiff to Wigan Trains

Cardiff to Wigan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Wigan takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

3h 58m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 39m

£59–93

Cardiff to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:22 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
8h 3m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:25 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:35 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:35 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
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