Manchester to Wigan train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Wigan

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£4

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£4

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

34 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

41 m

Trains on 05 Sept

6

Distance

27 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester to Wigan will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 6 trains from Manchester to Wigan, including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .

The slowest trains will take 44 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.

  • Northern RailP28660
    11:090h41
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    11:50Wigan Wallgate (WGW)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP28665
    11:330h34
    Deansgate (DGT)
    12:07Wigan Wallgate (WGW)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL89258
    11:550h45
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    12:40Wigan Wallgate (WGW)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL89702
    12:280h44
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    13:12Wigan Wallgate (WGW)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL89700
    11:280h44
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    12:12Wigan Wallgate (WGW)
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train 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 an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £3.

Distance: 27 km

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Coach
Driving

£3

Average Price

£3

Average Price

Cheapest

£6

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 46m

Average total duration

1h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Wigan is a coach with an average price of £3.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wigan:

A coach is £0.43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wigan costing on average £3.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Wigan is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Wigan take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Wigan including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 8m faster (38m by train vs 46m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£3 vs £6). 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 Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Manchester to Wigan train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wigan trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailP286146:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
6:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL896916:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h45
7:13 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP286166:32 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
7:08 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89240
On time
6:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h45
7:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP286217:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h43
7:52 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL889127:13 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h33
7:46 Wigan North Western (WGN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP286298:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
8:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL889138:13 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h33
8:46 Wigan North Western (WGN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL896958:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h44
9:12 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP286338:33 Deansgate (DGT)
0h34
9:07 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL892488:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h45
9:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP286379:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
9:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2867212:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
12:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8970112:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h44
13:12 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2867712:33 Deansgate (DGT)
0h34
13:07 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8926012:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h45
13:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2868313:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
13:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2871416:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
16:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8891516:13 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h32
16:45 Wigan North Western (WGN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8969216:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h44
17:12 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2871916:33 Deansgate (DGT)
0h34
17:07 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8927416:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h45
17:40 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2872417:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
17:50 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8891617:13 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h34
17:47 Wigan North Western (WGN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2455517:20 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
18:02 Wigan North Western (WGN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8969417:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h44
18:12 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2872817:33 Deansgate (DGT)
0h34
18:07 Wigan Wallgate (WGW)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL8927717:55 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h45
18:40 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 7 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 33m.

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
27 km
Average train duration
38m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
33m
First train
3:45
Last train
23:40
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
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

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.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
33m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£2
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
29m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£6
Northern Trains Limited frequency
25 a day

Complete guide to Wigan

Things to do in Wigan

Discover the best of Wigan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wigan trip today.

  • Recommended

Museum of Wigan Life

A local history museum with collections on Wigan life, archaeology and industry in a prominent town-centre building.

  • Recommended

Trencherfield Mill Engine

A preserved mill engine and industrial heritage site where steam days bring Wigan’s engineering past to life.

The Life Centre at Wigan Pier

A visitor centre and exhibition space telling the story of local canals, coal mining and urban regeneration.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for England. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Manchester or London, while local buses and trains are fairly priced for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a basic café meal.
Mid-range
£15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£45+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£2.50-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Taxi fares can be rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Wigan can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £3.
The train journey from Manchester to Wigan covers a distance of 27 km and takes approximately 33m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Wigan is 27 km.
The first train from Manchester to Wigan leaves at 3:45.
The last train from Manchester to Wigan departs at 23:40.
Trains from Manchester to Wigan run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Wigan.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Wigan. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Manchester to Wigan, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Wigan.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Wigan is Manchester Victoria (MCV), and it arrives at Wigan Wallgate (WGW).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wigan is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Manchester to Wigan in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Wigan is relatively short and primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, so it may not be considered particularly scenic. However, travellers might enjoy glimpses of the Greater Manchester and Lancashire countryside along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester to Wigan is feasible. The journey takes 33m, covering a distance of 27 km. Trains run frequently with 7 trips per day.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Wigan is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Wigan Pier, Haigh Woodland Park, and the Museum of Wigan Life.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Wigan.

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.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Wigan

Which Manchester station do trains to Wigan leave from?

Trains from Manchester to Wigan leave from Manchester Victoria. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY.
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min

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.

Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min

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.

DeansgateDeansgate station, Whitworth Street West, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LGParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre

Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainManchester Airport - Corkickle, Manchester Airport - Blackpool North, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness, Manchester Airport - Windermere, Wilmslow - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Preston, Stockport - Blackpool North · 5m · £0.90 · every ~7 min
Bus33, 255, 30 · 5m · £2 · every ~22 min
T1 · 1h 6m
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line · 6m · £2 · every ~38 min

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.

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