The average train between Wigan and Scunthorpe takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan to Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Wigan to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Wigan to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Wigan to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wigan and Scunthorpe is 131 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Scunthorpe via Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 23m.