Cardiff to Wigan train with Cross Country

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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Wigan

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

£85

Average

£85

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

07:453h52

Cardiff

11:37Wigan

£851One-way

0 changes

Cardiff to Wigan train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes	Tickets
Cross CountryCross Country	07:45 Cardiff	3h52	11:37 Wigan	0 changesDirect
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Train times from Cardiff to Wigan

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 52 m

Average

3 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

233 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Cardiff for Wigan every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:453h52

Cardiff

11:37Wigan

£851One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Wigan

Trains from Cardiff to Wigan run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

232 km

Average train duration

3h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

£83

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 15m

First train

04:30

Last train

21:31

Price information

Train providers: CrossCountry and Transport for Wales trains Cardiff to Wigan

Travel between Cardiff and Wigan from £40 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry and Transport for Wales! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Cardiff and Wigan you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Cardiff to Wigan train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 3 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: £40
CrossCountry frequency: 1 a day

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Train information from Cardiff to Wigan with Transport for Wales:

Average Duration: 3 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: £110

FAQs: Cardiff to Wigan train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Wigan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Wigan.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Wigan can start from as little as £83 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Wigan is £99; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff to Wigan train time is 3 h 15 min covering the 144 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff to Wigan leaves at 04: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff to Wigan leaves at 21: 31.

There are 8 trains a day from Cardiff to Wigan which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Cardiff to Wigan, you can count on CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Wigan. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Wigan from Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 31.

A trip to Wigan from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Wigan by train is April.

Yes, you can take a train from Cardiff to Wigan.