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Trip Overview

The average train between Wigan and Widnes takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wigan to Widnes. 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 16m
Duration
33 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Wigan to Widnes train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Wigan and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Widnes at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 26m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains56 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 26m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 13m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wigan to Widnes? 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 Wigan to Widnes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 32.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 13m.

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