The average train between Wigan and Peterborough takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Peterborough station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Wigan to Peterborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Peterborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Wigan to Peterborough train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wigan and Peterborough is 192.6 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Peterborough via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 4h 7m.