The average train between Runcorn and Wigan takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Wigan station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Runcorn to Wigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Wigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Runcorn to Wigan train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Runcorn and Wigan is 23.2 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Wigan North Western via Crewe in around 1h 32m.