The average train between Wakefield and Wigan takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Wigan station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Wakefield to Wigan train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Wigan train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Book your Wakefield to Wigan train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Wigan is 76.8 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Wigan Wallgate via Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria in around 2h.