The average train between Manchester and Wigton takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Wigton. 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 4 hours between Manchester and Wigton. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Wigton at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wigton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wigton station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Manchester to Wigton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Wigton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Manchester to Wigton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Wigton is 161 km. The road distance is 213 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 53m.