Edinburgh to Wigan train from $20 (€17) with Avanti West Coast

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Wigan

Showing times and prices for Sep 16

Cheapest

$20

Average

$47

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

06:52PM2h38

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

09:30PMWigan North Western (WGN)

$201One-way

0 transfers

06:59PM3h52

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

10:51PMWigan North Western (WGN)

$231One-way

2 transfers

04:52PM2h37

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

07:29PMWigan North Western (WGN)

$401One-way

0 transfers

04:11PM2h58

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

07:09PMWigan North Western (WGN)

$761One-way

1 transfer

08:52AM2h37

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

11:29AMWigan North Western (WGN)

$771One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Edinburgh to Wigan

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 16

Transpennine Express

C42574

08:12AM3h00

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

11:12AMWigan North Western (WGN)

1 transfer

Avanti West Coast

C22054

08:52AM2h37

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

11:29AMWigan North Western (WGN)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

C42578

10:11AM3h02

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

01:13PMWigan North Western (WGN)

1 transfer

Avanti West Coast

C22056

10:52AM2h37

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

01:29PMWigan North Western (WGN)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

P79217

10:59AM4h05

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

03:04PMWigan North Western (WGN)

2 transfers

Transpennine Express

C42581

12:12PM3h01

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

03:13PMWigan North Western (WGN)

1 transfer

Transpennine Express

C42593

04:11PM2h58

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

07:09PMWigan North Western (WGN)

1 transfer

Avanti West Coast

C32314

04:52PM2h37

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

07:29PMWigan North Western (WGN)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

C42599

06:12PM2h58

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

09:10PMWigan North Western (WGN)

1 transfer

Avanti West Coast

C32318

06:52PM2h38

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

09:30PMWigan North Western (WGN)

0 transfers

Avanti West Coast

P79247

06:59PM3h52

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

10:51PMWigan North Western (WGN)

2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Wigan

Showing times and prices for Sep 16

Fastest Journey

2 h 37 m

Average

3 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

270 km

Of the 11 trains that leave Edinburgh for Wigan every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:52AM2h37

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

01:29PMWigan North Western (WGN)

$811One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

08:52AM2h37

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

11:29AMWigan North Western (WGN)

$771One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

04:52PM2h37

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

07:29PMWigan North Western (WGN)

$401One-way

0 transfers

06:52PM2h38

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

09:30PMWigan North Western (WGN)

$201One-way

0 transfers

06:12PM2h58

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

09:10PMWigan North Western (WGN)

$1091One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Wigan

Distance	167 miles (270 km)
Average train duration	2 h 37 min
Average train ticket price	$63 (€54)
Train frequency	12 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day
Train providers	Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Edinburgh to Wigan cover the 167 miles (270 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 37 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $63 (€54), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $30 (€26). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Wigan North Western.

Train companies: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Wigan trains

Buy your official Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry train tickets to Wigan from Edinburgh from $28 (€24) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Wigan from Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Edinburgh to Wigan train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: $74

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Edinburgh to Wigan with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: $28
Virgin Trains frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Wigan

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Wigan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Wigan.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Wigan can start from as little as $30 (€26) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Wigan is $63 (€54); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Edinburgh to Wigan is 2 h 37 min to travel the 167 mile (270 km) long journey, with around there are 12 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Wigan leaves at 4: 52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Wigan leaves at 5: 12 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Edinburgh to Wigan without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 5 direct trains from Edinburgh to Wigan each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Edinburgh to Wigan train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Edinburgh and Wigan as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Wigan North Western, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Wigan from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 37 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Edinburgh to Wigan is July.

You have options as you can travel between Edinburgh and Wigan 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Wigan

Edinburgh

Wigan

The major railway station for departures from Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey between Edinburgh and Wigan.

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3450774224, +44 1315573508

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59

Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley

Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.