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Museum of Liverpool
Major social history museum on the waterfront covering the city’s people, culture, sport and global significance.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan to Liverpool will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
It's difficult to get from Wigan to Liverpool without transferring at least once.
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NT012100 · G89168
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P24180Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wigan to Liverpool:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wigan to Liverpool costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
The journey is about 11m faster (40m by train vs 51m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€5) vs $8 (€6)). 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 Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, 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 Wigan to Liverpool trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L89703+ G30281 | On time 2:05 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h53 | 2:58 PM Moorfields (MRF) | 1 transfer | |
G85412 | On time 2:21 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0h47 | 3:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89176 | On time 2:48 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0h31 | 3:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85417 | On time 2:52 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0h51 | 3:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84886 | On time 3:05 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0h41 | 3:46 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85422 | On time 3:21 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0h48 | 4:09 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Wigan to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Major social history museum on the waterfront covering the city’s people, culture, sport and global significance.
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Leading gallery for modern and contemporary art, known for major exhibitions and waterfront setting.
Best-known walking area for dock views, museums, heritage buildings and classic waterfront photography.
Open waterfront space facing the Mersey, famous for skyline views, ferry approaches and the Three Graces.
Lively central street popular for independent shops, characterful architecture and a strong local creative feel.
Liverpool’s signature stew of slow-cooked beef or lamb with potatoes, carrots and onions. It is the city’s best-known traditional dish and gave Liverpudlians the nickname ‘Scousers’.
A meat-free version of scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions and sometimes cheese or pickled beetroot. It reflects the city’s home-style cooking traditions.
A classic Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices and tea, often served with custard. It is a beloved old-fashioned local dessert.
Established upscale restaurant serving refined British cuisine in an elegant setting. Widely regarded as one of Liverpool’s top dining rooms.
Historic pub famed for ornate interiors, classic ales and solid British pub food. A great choice for atmosphere and a traditional Liverpool experience.
Well-known fine dining restaurant with city views, modern British menus and a polished atmosphere suited to a special meal.
Moderate by UK standards: pubs and casual eats are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not already included. Round up for taxis. Not expected for pubs or counter service, but appreciated.
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