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Museum of Wigan Life
Wigan's main museum explores local history, archaeology, and Roman finds in a compact, central collection.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$10
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 20
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
40 m
Trains on Sep 20
4
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Wigan will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 4 trains from Liverpool to Wigan, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 40 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.
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G89631Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 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 $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (40m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $8 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.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Wigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
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 | |
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Trains from Liverpool to Wigan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Discover the best of Wigan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wigan trip today.
Wigan's main museum explores local history, archaeology, and Roman finds in a compact, central collection.
Working heritage site with a recreated pithead and exhibitions on Lancashire coal mining and community life.
Historic hall with furnished interiors and displays on local gentry, architecture, and estate life in the borough.
Historic canal junction with locks, warehouses, and waterside walks; one of Wigan's signature industrial heritage areas.
Large country park with woodlands, plantations, and trails, ideal for walking, cycling, and seasonal colour.
Extensive reservoir and nature area popular for birdwatching, long walks, and peaceful open views.
A classic Wigan speciality: a meat-and-potato pie served in a buttered bread roll. It is a proud local nickname and a staple of working-class food culture.
A savoury pie filled with minced beef and potato, long associated with Lancashire mill towns and especially popular in Wigan bakeries and chip shops.
Slow-cooked beef with onions and gravy under a pastry lid. This hearty northern pie is a traditional comfort food across Wigan and wider Lancashire.
Well-regarded modern British restaurant known for polished cooking, tasting menus and a smart but relaxed setting in the Standish area of Wigan borough.
Stylish independent cafe and restaurant in central Wigan, known for brunch, coffee and casual modern plates in a lively town-centre setting.
Established pub and dining room at Haigh with classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and a traditional atmosphere popular with locals and park visitors.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, pub meals, and local transport are usually cheaper than in London or Manchester city centre.
Service is often included or optional. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Wigan North Western -> Wigan Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Wigan 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liverpool to Wigan trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western station pair, with some services arriving at Bryn. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Wigan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
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 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.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Edge Hill is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Edge Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Edge Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Edge Hill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edge Hill: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edge Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Wigan North Western is 1 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Wigan North Western.
Wi-Fi is available at Wigan North Western.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wigan North Western: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wigan North Western: Bike Parking.
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.
Bryn is 4 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Bryn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Bryn.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bryn: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bryn: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, To Liverpool : Down a stepped ramp (40 paces, 1:10 slope) to the left of the bridge onto the platform. To Wigan : Down a ramp (44 paces, 1:10 slope) to the right of the bridge onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Wigan Wallgate is 1 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Wigan Wallgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wigan Wallgate.
Ticket office support is available at Wigan Wallgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wigan Wallgate: Parking, WC.
Available at Wigan Wallgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wigan Wallgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level access into the ticket hall, down 30 steps onto the platform, or via a lift on the left inside the ticket hall. Please note Lifts are available 0515-2230 Monday to Saturday, and 0700-2130 Sunday. If you wish to travel to or from this station after these times, please call 0800 138 5560 for advice, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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