The average train between Congleton and Wigan takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 Congleton and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Kidsgrove and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Wigan station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Congleton to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kidsgrove station.
Congleton to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Congleton to Wigan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Congleton and Wigan is 50.8 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Wigan North Western via Kidsgrove and Crewe in around 1h 49m.