The average train between Essex and Wigan takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Wigan station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Essex to Wigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Wigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Essex to Wigan train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Essex and Wigan is 288.5 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Wigan North Western via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 27m.