The average train between Portsmouth and Wigan takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Wigan station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Portsmouth to Wigan train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Wigan train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Portsmouth to Wigan train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Portsmouth and Wigan is 322.8 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wigan North Western via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h.