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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan to Blackpool
Showing times and prices for Nov 27
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
41 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan to Blackpool will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Wigan for Blackpool on Thu, Nov 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
10:10AM0h47
Wigan10:57AMBlackpool
$101One-way
0 transfers
07:10AM0h48
Wigan07:58AMBlackpool
$101One-way
0 transfers
09:00PM1h23
Wigan10:23PMBlackpool
$121One-way
0 transfers
04:51PM0h45
Wigan05:36PMBlackpool
$131One-way
0 transfers
04:51PM0h45
Wigan05:36PMBlackpool
$131One-way
0 transfers
10:10AM0h47
Wigan10:57AMBlackpool
$101One-way
0 transfers
07:10AM0h48
Wigan07:58AMBlackpool
$101One-way
0 transfers
09:00PM1h23
Wigan10:23PMBlackpool
$121One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Wigan to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Wigan to Blackpool trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 2:58 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:10 AM Wigan | 0h48 | 7:58 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:11 AM Wigan | 0h46 | 9:57 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:10 AM Wigan | 0h47 | 10:57 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:10 PM Wigan | 0h45 | 12:55 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan to Blackpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Wigan to Blackpool run on average 17 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 45m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:56 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Wigan to Blackpool trainsNorthern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Wigan and Blackpool from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Northern Rail (3) frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
36m
Cheapest Price
$76 (€62)
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
$38 (€31)
first_transpennine_express frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Trains from Wigan to Blackpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan to Blackpool 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 Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Blackpool is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, and the beachfront, while allowing time for leisure and entertainment.
The train journey from Wigan to Blackpool offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through picturesque countryside, quaint villages, and the Lancashire landscape, making it a pleasant experience for travelers.
Yes, a day trip from Wigan to Blackpool is feasible. The journey takes 45m, covers a distance of 25 miles (41 km), and there are 17 train trips available per day.
The distance by train from Wigan to Blackpool is 25 miles (41 km).
The train from Wigan to Blackpool takes 45m and runs 17 per day.
Train ticket prices from Wigan to Blackpool can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $3 (€2), while the average price is around $10 (€8).
The train station in Wigan that goes to Blackpool is Wigan North Western (WGN), which connects to Blackpool North (BPN).
The last train from Wigan to Blackpool leaves at 11:56 PM.
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Blackpool is by train, with a cost of around $3 (€2).
The first train from Wigan to Blackpool leaves at 12:04 AM.
There is no high speed train available from Wigan to Blackpool.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Wigan to Blackpool.
Yes, you can take the train from Wigan to Blackpool.
Yes, there is a direct train from Wigan to Blackpool. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wigan to Blackpool
Wigan
Blackpool
The major train station for departures in Wigan is Wigan North Western. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wigan North Western for your trip from Wigan to Blackpool.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 05:15 - 18:45 Sunday 08:40 - 18:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is located in the subway; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Behind the ticket office to the rear of the drop off area and Taxi rank
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Wigan North Western
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Rail replacement bus pick up point can be found on the station car park.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Wigan Wallgate
- Onward travel information: Adjacent to Wigan North Western rail station for buses to St Helen?s, Southport, Ormskirk and Warrington. Maximum distance 200 yards/183m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop off outside the station
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transit options for Bryn
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Wigan Road for buses to Wigan, St Helens, Atherton or Leigh. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Wigan Road at the bus stops on the bridge above the station.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
The major train station for arrivals in Blackpool is Blackpool North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Blackpool North for your journey to Blackpool from Wigan.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 23:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces.
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transit options for Blackpool North
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Level access from Carlyle Avenue and 200 metre ramp footbridge links Ventnor Road to Carlyle Avenue near station entrance.
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Burlington Road West (Outside the Henson Hotel towards Preston) & (Outside the Big Blue Hotel towards Blackpool South) approximately 120 yards from the station.
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Blackpool South
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road (bridge above station)
- Metro: Nearest tram stop one mile
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Layton
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up and drop off on Benson Road near junction of Delaware Road.
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