The average train between Southampton and Wigan takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Wigan at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Wigan station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Southampton to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Southampton to Wigan train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Southampton and Wigan is 305.2 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Wigan North Western via Stafford in around 4h 49m.