The average train between Rotherham and Wigan takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Wigan station via Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Rotherham to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Warrington Central station.
Book your Rotherham to Wigan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Wigan is 85.6 km. The road distance is 123 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Warrington Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 14m. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.