The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
£174
Average price
£174
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £174 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £174.
Of the 5 trains that leave Wigan North Western (WGN) for London Kings Cross (KGX) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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, coach and flight for Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £213.
Distance: 281 km
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£92 Average Price | £276 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 14 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:46 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h14 | 08:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 3h07 | 09:38 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:13 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h00 | 09:13 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 3h07 | 10:38 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:14 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h00 | 10:14 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Trains from Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:31, the last at 16:12. The fastest train covers the 281 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 09:31 |
Last train 16:12 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Wigan North Western (WGN) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan North Western (WGN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wigan North Western (WGN) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
- 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.
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
