Train Cardiff to Wigan from £77 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Wigan takes 4h 5m 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.

4h 5m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 40m

£64–111

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 10:23 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

11:53 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:38 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 6:36 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:35 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 47m • 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 Friday, May 1, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:35 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 47m • 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 Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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