The average train between Wigan and Watford takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan to Watford. 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 Watford. 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 Watford at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Watford. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Watford station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Wigan to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Wigan to Watford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Wigan and Watford is 258.7 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Watford Junction via Crewe and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 22m.