The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Cheapest price
£166
Average price
£166
Fastest journey
5 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) will cost around £166 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £166.
To travel from London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) you need to make at least 2 changes.
16:465h51Gatwick Airport22:37Wigan North Western (WGN)£1661One-way2 changes
16:465h51Gatwick Airport22:37Wigan North Western (WGN)£1661One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £38, and a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 313 km
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3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) trains for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:46 Gatwick Airport | 5h51 | 22:37 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2 changes | |
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Why should you book London Gatwick 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 Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 11:13, the last at 11:13. The fastest train covers the 313 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 313 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 11:13 |
Last train 11:13 |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) trainsAvanti West Coast, Thameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Wigan North Western (WGN) from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Wigan North Western (WGN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick 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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