The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan to Exeter
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
29
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan to Exeter will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Wigan to Exeter you need to make at least one change.
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W3359615:315h13Wigan North Western (WGN)20:44Exeter St Davids (EXD)£571One-way1 change
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G011468:315h15Wigan North Western (WGN)13:46Exeter St Davids (EXD)£571One-way1 change
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C480269:316h00Wigan North Western (WGN)15:31Exeter St Thomas (EXT)£571One-way2 changes
W29878+
W3369311:315h16Wigan North Western (WGN)16:47Exeter St Davids (EXD)£571One-way1 change
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W3342714:315h13Wigan North Western (WGN)19:44Exeter St Davids (EXD)£571One-way1 change
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W3339813:304h36Wigan North Western (WGN)18:06Exeter St Davids (EXD)£571One-way1 change
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W3339813:304h54Wigan North Western (WGN)18:24St James' Park (SJP)£571One-way2 changes
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C4804013:305h07Wigan North Western (WGN)18:37Exeter St Thomas (EXT)£571One-way2 changes
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C0136616:315h12Wigan North Western (WGN)21:43Exeter St Davids (EXD)£571One-way1 change
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W3359615:315h13Wigan North Western (WGN)20:44Exeter St Davids (EXD)£571One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Wigan to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £103.
Distance: 320 km
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4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wigan to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Wigan to Exeter trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W29851 · G01135+ L89237 · G89818 | On time 5:48 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 5h56 | 11:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
W29851 · G01135+ Y80251+ L89237 | On time 5:48 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 6h33 | 12:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 4 changes | |
L89237 · G89818+ G38868+ G15187 | On time 5:48 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 7h43 | 13:31 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
L89237 · G89818+ G38868+ G15187 | On time 5:48 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 8h33 | 14:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 4 changes | |
W29851 · G01135+ C48010+ G89818 | 5:48 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 6h44 | 12:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 changes | |
W34004_W34251 · C01368+ G01133+ Y80244 | On time 6:12 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h09 | 11:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 3 changes | |
W34004_W34251 · C01368+ G01133+ C48004 | On time 6:12 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h20 | 11:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
W34004_W34251 · C01368+ G01133 | On time 6:12 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 4h32 | 10:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W34004_W34251+ G38866+ G15006+ G01135 | On time 6:12 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h32 | 11:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
W34004_W34251+ G38866+ G15006+ G01135 | On time 6:12 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h20 | 12:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 changes | |
W34004_W34251+ G38866+ G15006+ G01135 | On time 6:12 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h09 | 12:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 4 changes | |
P24114 · G89820+ G01003 · G01135 | On time 6:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 6h00 | 12:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 4 changes | |
P24114 · G89820+ G01003 · G01135 | On time 6:21 Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 5h23 | 11:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
G01003 · G01135+ C48010+ P24114 | Delayed 6:25 6:21Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 6h11 | 12:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 changes | |
W34207+ G01138 | On time 7:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 4h54 | 12:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34207+ G01138+ C48015 | On time 7:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h00 | 13:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34207+ G01138+ Y80257 | On time 7:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h49 | 13:20 St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34271+ W29862 | On time 8:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h13 | 13:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34271+ W29862+ C48021 | On time 8:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h00 | 14:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34271+ W29862+ Y80263 | On time 8:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h50 | 14:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34265+ W29868+ C48025 | On time 9:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h01 | 15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34265+ W29868+ Y80269 | On time 9:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h50 | 15:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34265+ W29868 | On time 9:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h13 | 14:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34265+ G38873+ G15046+ W29868 | On time 9:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h50 | 15:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 4 changes | |
W34265+ G38873+ G15046+ W29868 | On time 9:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h01 | 15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 changes | |
W34265+ G38873+ Y41669 | On time 9:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h01 | 15:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W34265+ G38873+ G15046+ W29868 | On time 9:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h13 | 14:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
W33903+ W29873+ Y80274 | 10:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h51 | 16:22 St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W33903+ W29873+ Y80272 · C48030 | 10:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h49 | 16:20 St James' Park (SJP) | 3 changes | |
W33903+ W29873+ C48028 | On time 10:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h29 | 16:00 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W33903+ W29873 | On time 10:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h13 | 15:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W33933+ G01148+ C48033 | 11:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h37 | 17:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W33933+ G38877+ G15015+ G01148 | 11:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h37 | 17:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 changes | |
W33933+ G38877+ G15015+ G01148 | On time 11:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h13 | 16:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
W33933+ G38877+ G15015+ G01148 | 11:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h50 | 17:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 4 changes | |
C01362+ W29884 | On time 12:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h15 | 17:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
C01362+ W29884+ C48037 | On time 12:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h31 | 18:02 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
C01362+ G38878+ G15049+ W29884 | On time 12:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h15 | 17:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
C01362+ G38878+ G15049+ W29884 | On time 12:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h31 | 18:02 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 changes | |
C01362+ G38878+ G15049+ W29884 | On time 12:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h53 | 18:24 St James' Park (SJP) | 4 changes | |
W34060+ G01150+ C48039 | On time 13:30 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h03 | 18:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34060+ G01150 | On time 13:30 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 4h39 | 18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34060+ G01150+ G15233 | On time 13:30 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 4h54 | 18:24 St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34060+ G38880+ W35435+ G01153 | On time 13:30 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h50 | 19:20 St James' Park (SJP) | 4 changes | |
W34060+ G38880+ W35435+ G01153 | On time 13:30 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h13 | 18:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
W34060+ G38880+ W35435+ G01153 | On time 13:30 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h35 | 19:05 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 changes | |
W34160+ G01154+ Y80294 | On time 14:32 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h49 | 20:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34160+ G01154 | 14:32 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h18 | 19:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34160+ G01154+ C48048 | On time 14:32 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h01 | 20:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34160+ G38882+ W35198+ G01154 | 14:32 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h18 | 19:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
W34160+ G38882+ W35198+ G01154 | On time 14:32 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h01 | 20:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 changes | |
W34160+ Y41684 · Y80296+ G38882 | 14:32 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h17 | 20:49 St James' Park (SJP) | 3 changes | |
W34160+ G38882+ W35198+ G01154 | On time 14:32 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h49 | 20:21 St James' Park (SJP) | 4 changes | |
C01365+ W29909+ Y80300 | On time 16:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h27 | 21:58 St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
C01365+ W29909+ C48052 | On time 16:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h33 | 22:04 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
C01365+ W29909 | On time 16:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h14 | 21:45 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W00587+ G01166+ C48054 | On time 17:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h34 | 23:05 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W00587+ G01166 | 17:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h11 | 22:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W00587+ G01166+ Y80304 | 17:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h15 | 23:46 St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W33999+ G01169+ G15199 | On time 18:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h09 | 0:40 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W33999+ G38892+ W35091 · G15199 | On time 18:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 6h09 | 0:40 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
W34268+ G01170+ G15183 | On time 19:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 5h48 | 1:19 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan to Exeter
Trains from Wigan to Exeter run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 19:31. The fastest train covers the 320 km distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 320 km |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 19:31 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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FAQs: Wigan to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan to Exeter 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 Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wigan and Exeter
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
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