The cheapest and fastest trains from Swinton to Wigan
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swinton to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swinton to Wigan will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swinton 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 19 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swinton to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swinton to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 19 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£7 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swinton to Wigan train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:54 Swinton | 0h29 | 23:23 Wigan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swinton to Wigan
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Swinton to Wigan trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Swinton and Wigan from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swinton and Wigan
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Up 1 small step into the ticket hall and down 34 steps onto the island platform. Trains to Manchester leave from the right, trains to Wigan leave from the left.
- 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
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station on Moorside Road.(Station side for Manchester, Opposite side for Wigan)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - From Station Road, through the ticket office and down 31 steps onto the platform. Trains for Manchester leave on the left, trains for Wigan leave on the right.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Located on Station Road for buses to Salford, Eccles, Manchester and Ordsall. Maximum distance 40 yards/37m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops outside the station on Station Rd. (Station side for Wigan, opposite side for Manchester)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Adjacent to Wigan North Western rail station for buses to St Helen?s, Southport, Ormskirk and Warrington. Maximum distance 200 yards/183m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop off outside the station
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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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