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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
41 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
47 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
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 £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 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.
17:490h52Wigan Wallgate (WGW)18:41Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£31One-way0 changes- 8:370h41Wigan Wallgate (WGW)9:18Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£41One-way0 changes
- 7:050h49Wigan Wallgate (WGW)7:54Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£51One-way0 changes
- 8:370h41Wigan Wallgate (WGW)9:18Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£41One-way0 changes
- 7:050h49Wigan Wallgate (WGW)7:54Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£51One-way0 changes
- 17:490h52Wigan Wallgate (WGW)18:41Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 27 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (40m by train vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P28778 · G89877 | Delayed 5:12 6:06Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h48 | 6:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24114 · G89820 | 6:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 7:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24154 | 6:37 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h38 | 7:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89242 · G89822 | 6:49 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h52 | 7:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28781 · G89878 | 7:05 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h49 | 7:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24118 · G89824 | 7:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 8:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24158 | 7:37 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h41 | 8:18 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28784 · G89881 | 8:05 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h49 | 8:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24122 · G89828 | 8:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 9:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24162 | 8:37 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h41 | 9:18 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89250 · G89831 | 8:49 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h52 | 9:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28787 · G89882 | 9:04 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 9:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24126 · G89833 | 9:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 10:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24167 | 9:37 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h39 | 10:16 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89253 · G89836 | 9:49 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h52 | 10:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28790 · G89883 | 10:04 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 10:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24130 · G89839 | 10:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 11:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24171 | 10:37 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h38 | 11:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89256 · G89843 | 10:49 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h52 | 11:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28793 · G89869 | 11:04 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 11:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24134 · G89847 | 11:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h51 | 12:12 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24175 | 11:37 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h38 | 12:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89259 · G89850 | 11:49 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h52 | 12:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28797 · G89885 | 12:04 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 12:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24138 · G89854 | 12:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 13:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24179 | 12:37 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h38 | 13:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89262 · G89857 | 12:49 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h52 | 13:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28801 · G89887 | 13:04 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 13:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24143 · G89861 | 13:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 14:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24181 | 13:38 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h37 | 14:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89265 · G89863 | 13:49 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h52 | 14:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28805 · G89871 | 14:04 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 14:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24145 · G89865 | 14:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 15:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 15:21. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 37m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 15:21 |
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Train companies: Northern Rail from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsNorthern Rail trains will get you between Wigan Wallgate (WGW) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £4. 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 Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Wigan Wallgate (WGW) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Most Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains use the Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Wigan Wallgate (WGW) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Wigan Wallgate from Wigan city centre
Wigan Wallgate is 1 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Wigan Wallgate train station facilities and services
Wigan Wallgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wigan Wallgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wigan Wallgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wigan Wallgate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wigan Wallgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wigan Wallgate: 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: 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.
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