The average train between Wales and Wigan takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Wigan station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Wales to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Wigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Wales to Wigan train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Wales and Wigan is 157.4 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wigan North Western via Crewe in around 3h 40m.