The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wigan Wallgate (WGW) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h55 | 07:16 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 18:35 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Wigan Wallgate (WGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Wigan Wallgate (WGW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £5. 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 Piccadilly (MAN)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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