The average train between Plymouth and Wigan takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 every 2 hours between Plymouth and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Wigan station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Plymouth to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Plymouth to Wigan train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Plymouth and Wigan is 367.4 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 51m.