The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 1 trains that leave Birmingham International Airport for Wigan North Western (WGN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 135 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) trains for today, Thursday 19 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W02924 | On time 16:46 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h51 | 18:37 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02379 | On time 17:49 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h48 | 19:37 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02922 | On time 18:46 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h51 | 20:37 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W01983 · W02469 | On time 20:47 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h59 | 22:46 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 1 change | |
| Friday 20 March | |||||
![]() | 12:46 Birmingham International Airport | 1h52 | 14:38 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) by train or coach
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Why should you book Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:46, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 12:46 |
Last train 18:47 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham International Airport and Wigan North Western (WGN) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wigan North Western (WGN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham International Airport and Wigan North Western (WGN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 05:15 - 18:45 Sunday 08:40 - 18:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is located in the subway; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Behind the ticket office to the rear of the drop off area and Taxi rank
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Rail replacement bus pick up point can be found on the station car park.
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