The average train between Wigan and Derby takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan to Derby. 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 Wigan and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Derby. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Derby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Wigan to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Wigan to Derby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Wigan and Derby is 103.5 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Derby via Crewe in around 2h 32m.