Wigan to Birmingham train from $10 (€8) with Avanti West Coast

Cheap train tickets from Wigan to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Sep 14

Cheapest

$20

Average

$26

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

Cheapest

12:31PM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

02:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$201One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

08:31AM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

10:06AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$201One-way

0 transfers

10:31AM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

12:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$291One-way

0 transfers

01:31PM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

03:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$311One-way

0 transfers

09:31AM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

11:06AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$311One-way

0 transfers

Wigan to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Avanti West Coast	08:31AM Wigan North Western (WGN)	1h35	10:06AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	09:31AM Wigan North Western (WGN)	1h35	11:06AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	10:31AM Wigan North Western (WGN)	1h35	12:06PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	11:31AM Wigan North Western (WGN)	1h35	01:06PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	12:31PM Wigan North Western (WGN)	1h35	02:06PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	01:31PM Wigan North Western (WGN)	1h35	03:06PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Wigan to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Sep 14

Fastest Journey

1 h 35 m

Average

1 h 35 m

Trains per day

Distance

128 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Wigan for Birmingham every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:31AM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

12:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$291One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

12:31PM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

02:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$201One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

01:31PM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

03:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$311One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:31AM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

11:06AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$311One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

11:31AM1h35

Wigan North Western (WGN)

01:06PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$621One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Wigan to Birmingham

Distance	79 miles (128 km)
Average train duration	1 h 26 min
Average train ticket price	$37 (€31)
Train frequency	16 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day
Train companies	Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or West Midlands Trains

Trains from Wigan to Birmingham cover the 79 miles (128 km) long route taking on average 1 h 26 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or West Midlands Trains. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $10 (€8), but the average price of train tickets is $37 (€31). Travelers depart most frequently from Wigan North Western and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains from Wigan to Birmingham trains

Travel to Birmingham from Wigan from $7 (€6) with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

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.

Virgin Trains from Wigan to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: $7
Virgin Trains frequency: 16 a day

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Wigan to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: $61

FAQs: Trains from Wigan to Birmingham

FAQs: Travel by train from Wigan to Birmingham 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 Wigan to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from Wigan to Birmingham can start from as little as $10 (€8) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Wigan to Birmingham is $37 (€31); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Wigan to Birmingham train travel time is 1 h 26 min for the 79 mile (128 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Wigan to Birmingham leaves at 4: 46 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Wigan to Birmingham leaves at 8: 31 PM.

Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day from Wigan to Birmingham with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the Wigan to Birmingham train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or West Midlands Trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to Birmingham from Wigan as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 31 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Wigan North Western, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Birmingham from Wigan is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Wigan to Birmingham by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Wigan to Birmingham including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Wigan to Birmingham

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Wigan North Western is the most popular Wigan railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Wigan for your trip to Birmingham.

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