Train Ely to Wigan from £106 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Wigan takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 50m
Duration: 197 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

best

Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain
Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain

4h 37m

£86–151

Ely to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:36 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:36 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:16 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 4:36 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
1:16 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 6:36 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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