The average train between Sheffield and Wigan takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Central and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Wigan station via Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Sheffield to Wigan train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Wigan train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Warrington Central station.
Book your Sheffield to Wigan train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Sheffield and Wigan is 79.5 km. The road distance is 114 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Sheffield to Warrington Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly.