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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford Junction and Wigan takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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.

3h 29m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Watford Junction to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 1:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Wigan at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 45m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLumoAvanti West Coast2h 17m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLumoAvanti West Coast2h 51m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 51m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 45m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 45m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction 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.

Map of how to get from Watford Junction to Wigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Wigan North Western via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 2h 54m.

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