- Must visit
National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan to Edinburgh will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 9 trains that leave Wigan for Edinburgh on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.
W85172+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
L87966
W33374
W33186
W33375
W85172 · W85178
W33375
W33373
W33186
W33374
W85172 · W85178Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Edinburgh:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wigan to Edinburgh costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $161 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wigan to Edinburgh costing on average $194 (€158).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
The journey is about 41m faster (3h 22m by train vs 4h 3m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($73 (€60) vs $115 (€94)). 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 Avanti West Coast.
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 Wigan to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85172 · W85178 | 10:44 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h59 | 1:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85172+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ L87966 | 10:44 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 4h34 | 3:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
W33186 | 11:39 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h43 | 2:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85184+ W33217 | 12:39 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 3h00 | 3:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33373 | 1:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h42 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85192+ W33378 | 2:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 3h05 | 5:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33375 | 3:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h41 | 6:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85200+ W33376 | 4:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 3h01 | 7:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33374 | 5:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h46 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Wigan to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history and culture. Well regarded for both the collection and the building itself.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, especially popular for sunrise and sunset photography. Famous for sweeping views over the city and Arthur’s Seat.
Ancient volcanic peak in Holyrood Park with the city’s most famous hike and outstanding panoramic views. A classic outdoor Edinburgh experience.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally made with oats and offal, served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns supps
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though from Cullen, it is a classic on Edinburgh menus and a comforting local staple
A traditional hearty soup of barley, root vegetables and usually lamb or mutton. It is a long-standing Scottish comfort food commonly found in pubs and cafes
A polished gastropub from Tom Kitchin, known for refined Scottish pub classics, seasonal produce and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere
A long-established seafood restaurant popular for Scottish mussels, fish dishes and a relaxed city-centre setting
A respected upscale seafood restaurant focused on high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish in an elegant contemporary space
Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and dining in the centre during peak season.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Rounding up is common in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service.
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