Train Wigan to Exeter from £147 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wigan and Exeter takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 53m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £147
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 57m

£117–181

Wigan to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Wigan and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:32 PM → 6:42 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
3:31 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
5:31 PM → 9:45 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
6:31 PM → 10:41 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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