- Recommended
Museum of Wigan Life
Wigan's main museum explores local history, archaeology, and Roman finds in a compact, central collection.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Wigan will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 44 trains that leave Manchester for Wigan on Wed, Aug 05, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 34 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.
P28614
L89691
P28616
L88912
P28687
L88917
L88915
L88912
L88913
P28625Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wigan:
A bus is $0.18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wigan costing on average $5.
Other travel options to Wigan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
The journey is about 8m faster (38m by train vs 46m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 vs $8). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wigan trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L89280 | On time 6:55 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 7:40 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
P28614 | 6:08 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h42 | 6:50 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89691 | 6:28 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 7:13 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28616 | 6:32 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 7:08 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89240 | 6:55 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 7:40 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28621 | 7:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h43 | 7:52 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88912 | 7:13 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h33 | 7:46 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89693 | 7:28 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 8:12 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28625 | 7:33 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 8:07 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89244 | 7:55 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 8:40 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28629 | 8:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 8:50 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88913 | 8:13 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h33 | 8:46 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89695 | 8:28 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 9:12 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28633 | 8:33 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 9:07 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89248 | 8:55 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 9:40 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28672 | 12:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 12:50 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89701 | 12:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 1:12 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28677 | 12:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 1:07 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89260 | 12:55 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 1:40 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28683 | 1:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 1:50 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89703 | 1:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h35 | 2:03 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28687 | 1:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h36 | 2:09 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89263 | 1:55 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 2:40 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28693 | 2:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 2:50 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89704 | 2:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 3:12 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28697 | 2:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 3:07 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89267 | 2:55 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 3:40 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28703 | 3:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 3:50 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89690 | 3:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 4:12 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28709 | 3:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 4:07 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89270 | 3:55 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 4:40 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28714 | 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 4:50 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88915 | 4:13 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h32 | 4:45 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89692 | 4:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 5:12 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28719 | 4:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 5:07 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89274 | 4:55 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 5:40 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28724 | 5:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 5:50 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88916 | 5:13 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h34 | 5:47 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24555 | 5:20 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h42 | 6:02 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89694 | 5:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 6:12 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28728 | 5:33 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h34 | 6:07 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89277 | 5:55 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 6:40 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28731 | 6:08 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h42 | 6:50 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88917 | 6:13 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h29 | 6:42 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89697 | 6:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 7:12 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Wigan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 11:40 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Wigan trains use the Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate station pair, with some services arriving at Wigan North Western. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Wigan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, 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.
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.
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.
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