The average train between Chester and Wigan takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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 Chester and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Wigan station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Chester to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Chester to Wigan train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Wigan is 42.7 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Wigan North Western via Warrington Bank Quay in around 58 min.