The cheapest and fastest trains from Penrith to Wigan
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penrith to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penrith to Wigan will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 trains that leave Penrith for Wigan every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.


Live departures
Penrith to Wigan train times
The table below shows live departures for Penrith to Wigan trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:54 Penrith | 1h12 | 12:06 Wigan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penrith to Wigan
Trains from Penrith to Wigan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Penrith to Wigan trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Penrith and Wigan from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Penrith to Wigan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penrith 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 Penrith and Wigan
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- 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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