The average train between Canterbury and Wigan takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Wigan at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Wigan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Wigan station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Canterbury to Wigan train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Wigan train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Canterbury to Wigan train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Canterbury and Wigan is 356.2 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Wigan North Western via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 24m.