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Trip Overview

The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Wigan takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Hemel Hempstead 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.

3h 29m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
3h 6m
£38–124

Hemel Hempstead to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Hemel Hempstead and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 42m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 23m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast13h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLumoAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 43m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 25m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 54m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 25m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 54m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hemel Hempstead 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.

Map of how to get from Hemel Hempstead to Wigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Wigan North Western via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 3h 6m.

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