The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan to Kilmarnock
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan to Kilmarnock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan to Kilmarnock will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wigan for Kilmarnock every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.


Live departures
Wigan to Kilmarnock train times
The table below shows live departures for Wigan to Kilmarnock trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:28 Wigan | 3h25 | 09:53 Kilmarnock | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:23 Wigan | 3h28 | 11:51 Kilmarnock | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:37 Wigan | 3h43 | 12:20 Kilmarnock | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:26 Wigan | 3h24 | 12:50 Kilmarnock | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:26 Wigan | 3h28 | 13:54 Kilmarnock | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan to Kilmarnock
Trains from Wigan to Kilmarnock run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £159 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £159 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 19:25 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Wigan to Kilmarnock trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Wigan and Kilmarnock from £159. 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 to Kilmarnock train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan to Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wigan and Kilmarnock
- 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 06:30 - 23:35 Saturday 06:30 - 23:35 Sunday 10:15 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Level to platforms 1,2&3 underpass with lifts connecting platform 4. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, accessed via Langlands Brae
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