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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Wigan takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is an hourly train service 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.

1h 17m
Duration
33 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Runcorn to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Wigan at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express55 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express57 min • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 9m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express1h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Wigan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Runcorn to Wigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 32.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Wigan North Western via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 20m.

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