The average train between Wales and Wigan takes 4h 1m 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 10:22 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 43m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Wales to Wigan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 1m.
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.