The average train between Burnley and Wigan takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 hourly between Burnley and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Wigan at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Wigan station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Burnley to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Burnley to Wigan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Burnley and Wigan is 37.8 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Wigan North Western via Preston in around 59 min.