South Shields to Wigan Trains

South Shields to Wigan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Wigan takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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 16m
Duration: 175 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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4h 1m

£54–105

South Shields to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Wigan at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:26 PM → 9:11 AM
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10h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:26 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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