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The cheapest and fastest trains from Prescot to Wigan
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
17 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prescot to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prescot to Wigan will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Prescot for Wigan every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 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.
13:340h29
Prescot14:03Wigan
£81One-way
0 changes
07:040h28
Prescot07:32Wigan
£81One-way
0 changes
07:040h28
Prescot07:32Wigan
£81One-way
0 changes
13:340h29
Prescot14:03Wigan
£81One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Prescot to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prescot to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Prescot to Wigan train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 20:26
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:04 Prescot | 0h28 | 07:32 Wigan | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:34 Prescot | 0h29 | 14:03 Wigan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prescot to Wigan
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Prescot to Wigan run on average 6 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:34 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Prescot to Wigan trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Prescot and Wigan from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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 Duration
25m
Cheapest Price
£8
Northern Rail (3) frequency
6 a day
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 Duration
24m
Cheapest Price
£6
Northern Trains Limited frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Prescot to Wigan train
FAQs: Travel by train from Prescot to Wigan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prescot to Wigan.
Booking trains from Prescot to Wigan in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Prescot to Wigan can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The cheapest way to get from Prescot to Wigan is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Yes, there is a direct train between Prescot and Wigan. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited.
The train distance from Prescot to Wigan is 17 km.
To get from Prescot to Wigan, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Prescot to Wigan covers a distance of 17 km and takes approximately 28m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train station in Prescot that goes to Wigan is Prescot station (PSC), and it arrives at Wigan North Western (WGN).
The first train from Prescot to Wigan leaves at 0:15.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Prescot to Wigan.
Yes, you can take the train from Prescot to Wigan.
The last train from Prescot to Wigan departs at 23:34.
Trains from Prescot to Wigan run approximately 6 times per day.
There is no night train service from Prescot to Wigan.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Prescot and Wigan
Prescot
Wigan
The major train station for departures in Prescot is Eccleston Park. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Eccleston Park for your trip from Prescot to Wigan.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Taxis
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 23:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Access to Wigan platform down a 25 metre ramp from Portico Lane. Use road bridge to access platform from ticket office. It should be noted that the road bridge has a very narrow footpath.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Eccleston Park
- Onward travel information: Busline 0870 608 2608
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Portico Lane.
Amenities at train station
Parking
DiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:45 - 23:30 Sunday 08:15 - 23:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, access to all platforms using station lifts, a stepped footbridge is also available, station is fully accessible.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Prescot
- Onward travel information: Prescot bus station is under a mile away on Highfield Place L34 3LA There are bus stops close to the station entrance Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station front.
The major train station for arrivals in Wigan is Wigan North Western. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wigan North Western for your journey to Wigan from Prescot.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibility
WC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 05:15 - 18:45 Sunday 08:40 - 18:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Behind the ticket office to the rear of the drop off area and Taxi rank
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Wigan North Western
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Rail replacement bus pick up point can be found on the station car park.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Bryn
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Wigan Road for buses to Wigan, St Helens, Atherton or Leigh. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Wigan Road at the bus stops on the bridge above the station.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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