The average train between Wigan and Ormskirk takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan to Ormskirk. 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 Wigan and Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Wigan is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Wigan to Ormskirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Ormskirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Wigan to Ormskirk train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wigan and Ormskirk is 16.4 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Ormskirk via Preston in around 1h 33m.