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Compare train for Rugby to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £124 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £124, while a train costs an average of £124.
Distance: 160 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£124 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 1m by train vs 2h 12m by car). Tickets start at around £124 compared to roughly £33 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.
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.
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FAQs: Rugby to Wigan
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rugby and Wigan as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rugby station (RUG) and arrive in Wigan North Western (WGN).
- Coaches mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Wigan by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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