The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan to Brighton
Cheapest price
$257
Average price
$257
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan to Brighton will cost around $257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $257.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wigan for Brighton on Wed, Jan 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 21 the direct trains cover the 347 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jan 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Wigan to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €67, and a flight costs an average of €84.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€108 Average price Cheapest | €114 Average price |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Wigan to Brighton trains with Omio?
Avanti West Coast operates all train services from Wigan to Brighton. Omio is the only official third party seller for Avanti West Coast tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Wigan to Brighton.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Avanti West Coast tickets can only be bought on Omio or Avanti West Coast's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Avanti West Coast tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Avanti West Coast tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Wigan to Brighton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan to Brighton
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Wigan to Brighton start from as low as $83 (€67) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $134 (€108) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 3 daily trains from Wigan to Brighton with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 3h 44m but the average duration is 3h 6m
Train Operators
- Travel from Wigan to Brighton with Avanti West Coast
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Avanti West Coast.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Wigan North Western (WGN) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN)
- First train typically departs at 05:06 AM and the last at 08:17 PM
Distance 215 miles (347 km) |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€67) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 20:17 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Wigan to Brighton trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Wigan and Brighton from $83 (€67). 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 Wigan to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wigan to Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 05:15 - 18:45 Sunday 08:40 - 18:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Behind the ticket office to the rear of the drop off area and Taxi rank
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Rail replacement bus pick up point can be found on the station car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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