The average train between Manchester and Wigan takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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 every 30 minutes between Manchester and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Wigan at 10:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wigan station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Manchester to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Book your Manchester to Wigan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Wigan is 27.3 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 45 min.
