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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 33 m
Trains on 18 Sept
12
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 12 trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN), including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
W339394:282h41Glasgow Central (GLC)7:09Wigan North Western (WGN)£151One-way0 changes- W340295:332h39Glasgow Central (GLC)8:12Wigan North Western (WGN)£221One-way0 changes
- W341816:292h42Glasgow Central (GLC)9:11Wigan North Western (WGN)£301One-way0 changes
- W342715:482h41Glasgow Central (GLC)8:29Wigan North Western (WGN)£301One-way0 changes
- W340287:362h35Glasgow Central (GLC)10:11Wigan North Western (WGN)£341One-way0 changes
- W339038:002h29Glasgow Central (GLC)10:29Wigan North Western (WGN)£581One-way0 changes
- W340398:382h33Glasgow Central (GLC)11:11Wigan North Western (WGN)£581One-way0 changes
- W3397310:382h33Glasgow Central (GLC)13:11Wigan North Western (WGN)£581One-way0 changes
- W340287:362h35Glasgow Central (GLC)10:11Wigan North Western (WGN)£341One-way0 changes
- W339709:362h35Glasgow Central (GLC)12:11Wigan North Western (WGN)£831One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, coach and ferry for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £302.
Distance: 278 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £302 Average Price | £48 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN):
A coach is £21 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) costing on average £48.
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) costing on average £57.
A coach is £275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) costing on average £302.
Other travel options to Wigan North Western (WGN) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 25m.
Coach takes on average 13h 40m.
The journey is about 41m faster (2h 39m by train vs 3h 20m by car) and roughly £28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£57 vs £85). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34028 | On time 7:36 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h35 | 10:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
 W84884 | On time 7:45 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h17 | 11:02 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33903 | On time 8:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h29 | 10:29 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34039 | On time 8:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h33 | 11:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33970 | On time 9:36 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h35 | 12:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01362 | On time 9:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h49 | 12:29 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33973 | On time 10:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h33 | 13:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34172 | On time 11:36 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h35 | 14:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34160 | On time 11:56 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h34 | 14:30 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84888 | On time 12:04 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h00 | 15:04 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34063 | On time 12:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h31 | 15:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33889 | On time 13:33 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h38 | 16:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01365 | On time 13:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h51 | 16:29 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34050 | On time 14:34 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h37 | 17:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34020 | On time 15:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h33 | 18:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33999 | On time 15:57 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h33 | 18:30 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84890 | On time 16:11 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h00 | 19:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34200 | On time 16:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h38 | 19:18 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34195 | On time 17:30 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h43 | 20:13 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34259 | On time 18:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h31 | 21:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34026 | On time 20:06 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h45 | 22:51 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| W33939 | 4:28 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h41 | 7:09 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34029 | 5:33 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h39 | 8:12 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34271 | 5:48 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h41 | 8:29 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34181 | 6:29 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h42 | 9:11 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 4:33 |
Last train 19:06 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Wigan North Western (WGN) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Central (GLC) 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Central (GLC) and Wigan North Western (WGN)
Most Glasgow Central (GLC) to Wigan North Western (WGN) trains use the Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Central (GLC) and Wigan North Western (WGN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Wigan North Western from Wigan city centre
Wigan North Western is 1 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Wigan North Western train station facilities and services
Wigan North Western has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wigan North Western.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Wigan North Western.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wigan North Western. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wigan North Western: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wigan North Western: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wigan North Western: 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.
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