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Wakefield to Wigan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Wigan takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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.

2h 19m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Huddersfieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
2h
£16–31

Wakefield to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 35m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 35m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Wigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Wigan Wallgate via Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria in around 2h.

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