The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€7
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€13
Fastest journey on Sep 20
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
35 m
Trains on Sep 20
9
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN) will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 9 trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN), including 9 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G896368:29 AM0h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:12 AMWigan North Western (WGN)€71One-way0 transfers
G8965312:15 PM0h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:58 PMWigan North Western (WGN)€81One-way0 transfers
G8964410:15 AM0h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:58 AMWigan North Western (WGN)€81One-way0 transfers
G896632:15 PM0h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:58 PMWigan North Western (WGN)€101One-way0 transfers
G896314:15 PM0h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:58 PMWigan North Western (WGN)€111One-way0 transfers
W851862:12 PM0h30Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:42 PMWigan North Western (WGN)€241One-way0 transfers
W851996:12 PM0h30Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:42 PMWigan North Western (WGN)€241One-way0 transfers
W8517210:12 AM0h31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:43 AMWigan North Western (WGN)€121One-way0 transfers
G896314:15 PM0h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:58 PMWigan North Western (WGN)€111One-way0 transfers
G8965312:15 PM0h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:58 PMWigan North Western (WGN)€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (40m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89630 | On time 4:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 5:08 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86219 | On time 4:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h47 | 5:32 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24147 | On time 5:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h38 | 5:48 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86223 | On time 5:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 6:03 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89633 | On time 5:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 6:08 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86227 | On time 5:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h47 | 6:32 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86234 | On time 6:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 7:03 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28825 | On time 6:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h59 | 7:30 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89637 | On time 6:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 7:08 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86239 | On time 6:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h49 | 7:34 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86243 | On time 7:13 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 8:04 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89641 | On time 7:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 8:08 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
G89636 | 8:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h43 | 9:12 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85172 | 10:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h31 | 10:43 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89644 | 10:15 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h43 | 10:58 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89653 | 12:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h43 | 12:58 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85186 | 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h30 | 2:42 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89663 | 2:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h43 | 2:58 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89631 | 4:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h43 | 4:58 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Wigan North Western (WGN) from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wigan North Western (WGN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Wigan North Western (WGN) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Wigan North Western (WGN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Wigan North Western from Wigan city centre
Wigan North Western is 1 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Wigan North Western train station facilities and services
Wigan North Western has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wigan North Western.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Wigan North Western.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wigan North Western. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wigan North Western: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wigan North Western: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wigan North Western: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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