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P2870915:330h34Deansgate (DGT)16:07Wigan Wallgate (WGW)£31One-way0 changes- G89617 · P2870315:080h42Deansgate (DGT)15:50Wigan Wallgate (WGW)£31One-way1 change
- L8969015:280h44Manchester Victoria (MCV)16:12Wigan Wallgate (WGW)£31One-way0 changes
- P2870315:090h41Manchester Victoria (MCV)15:50Wigan Wallgate (WGW)£31One-way0 changes
- G89541 · L8927015:391h01Deansgate (DGT)16:40Wigan Wallgate (WGW)£41One-way1 change
- L8891516:130h32Manchester Victoria (MCV)16:45Wigan North Western (WGN)£41One-way0 changes
- P2870915:330h34Deansgate (DGT)16:07Wigan Wallgate (WGW)£31One-way0 changes
- P2871916:330h34Deansgate (DGT)17:07Wigan Wallgate (WGW)£61One-way0 changes
- P2874519:330h34Deansgate (DGT)20:07Wigan Wallgate (WGW)£41One-way0 changes
- P2875120:330h34Deansgate (DGT)21:07Wigan Wallgate (WGW)£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 27 km
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Live departures
Manchester to Wigan train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wigan trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| G89617 · P28703 | 15:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h42 | 15:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 1 change | |
| P28703 | 15:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 15:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89690 | 15:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 16:12 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28709 | 15:33 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 16:07 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89541 · L89270 | 15:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h01 | 16:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 1 change | |
| L89270 | 15:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 16:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86163 · L88915 | 16:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h45 | 16:45 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 1 change | |
| G89543 · P28714 | 16:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h42 | 16:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 1 change | |
| P28714 | 16:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 16:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88915 | 16:13 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h32 | 16:45 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89692 | 16:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 17:12 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28719 | 16:33 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 17:07 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89546 · L89274 | 16:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h01 | 17:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 1 change | |
| G89566 · P28740 | 19:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h42 | 19:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 1 change | |
| P28740 | 19:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 19:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P23817 | 19:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 20:13 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28745 | 19:33 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 20:07 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89571 · L89284 | 19:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h01 | 20:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 1 change | |
| L89284 | 19:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 20:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89575 · L89426 | 20:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h43 | 20:51 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 1 change | |
| L89426 | 20:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h42 | 20:51 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P23818 | 20:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 21:13 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28751 | 20:33 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 21:07 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89579 · L89288 | 20:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h01 | 21:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 1 change | |
| L89288 | 20:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 21:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Wigan
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Trains from Manchester to Wigan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 32m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 3:45 |
Last train 23:40 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Wigan trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Wigan from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Wigan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Wigan 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Wigan
Most Manchester to Wigan trains use the Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate station pair, with some services arriving at Wigan North Western. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Wigan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Wigan leave from?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Wigan station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Wigan Wallgate from Wigan city centre
Wigan Wallgate is 1 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Wigan Wallgate train station facilities and services
Wigan Wallgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wigan Wallgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wigan Wallgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wigan Wallgate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wigan Wallgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wigan Wallgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level access into the ticket hall, down 30 steps onto the platform, or via a lift on the left inside the ticket hall. Please note Lifts are available 0515-2230 Monday to Saturday, and 0700-2130 Sunday. If you wish to travel to or from this station after these times, please call 0800 138 5560 for advice, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
Getting to Bryn from Wigan city centre
Bryn is 4 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Bryn train station facilities and services
Bryn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bryn.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bryn: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bryn: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, To Liverpool : Down a stepped ramp (40 paces, 1:10 slope) to the left of the bridge onto the platform. To Wigan : Down a ramp (44 paces, 1:10 slope) to the right of the bridge onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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