The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 4 trains that leave Wigan Wallgate (WGW) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.








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Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G31616 · Y00822 | On time 07:05 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h49 | 07:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
Y04043 · Y04867 | On time 07:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h51 | 08:12 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
W49660 | On time 07:37 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h41 | 08:18 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G34475 · Y00820 | On time 08:05 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h49 | 08:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
Y04105 · Y05797 | On time 08:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 09:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 19:37 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Wigan Wallgate (WGW) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £3. 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 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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