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Ipswich to Wigan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Wigan takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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.

4h 3m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 40m
£100–163

Ipswich to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast9h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Wigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Wigan North Western via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 40m.

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