The average train between Derby and Wigan takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Wigan at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Wigan station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Derby to Wigan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Wigan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Derby to Wigan train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Wigan is 103.5 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Wigan North Western via Crewe in around 2h 24m.