The average train between Sunderland and Wigan takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 3 hours between Sunderland and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Wigan at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Wigan station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Sunderland to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Sunderland to Wigan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Wigan is 172 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Wigan North Western via Carlisle in around 3h 34m.