The average train between Wigan and Poynton takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan to Poynton. 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 Poynton. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Poynton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Poynton station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Wigan to Poynton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Wigan to Poynton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Poynton station.
Book your Wigan to Poynton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wigan and Poynton is 40.6 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Poynton via Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 54m.