The average train between Birkenhead and Wigan takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Birkenhead to Wigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Birkenhead and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Wigan at 12:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Wigan station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Birkenhead to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Birkenhead to Wigan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birkenhead and Wigan is 30 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 47 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.