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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan to Manchester will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 27 trains that leave Wigan for Manchester on Wed, Jul 22, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 36 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.
P28778
P28501
L89256
L89259
P28793
P28501
P28505
P24154
P24162
P24167Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m 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 Manchester:
A train is $0.57 (€0.47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wigan to Manchester costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
The journey is about 15m faster (36m by train vs 51m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€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 Northern Rail, 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 Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P28808 | On time 4:04 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h46 | 4:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24116 | On time 4:21 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h40 | 5:01 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24116 · G89821 | On time 4:21 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h48 | 5:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P24156 | On time 4:37 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h36 | 5:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28509 | On time 4:38 PM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0h31 | 5:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89276 | On time 4:49 PM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h44 | 5:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
P28778 | 6:06 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h44 | 6:50 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24114 | 6:21 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h40 | 7:01 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24154 | 6:37 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h36 | 7:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28501 | 6:41 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0h27 | 7:08 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89242 | 6:49 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h44 | 7:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28781 | 7:05 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h44 | 7:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28784 · G89881 | 8:05 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h46 | 8:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P28784 | 8:05 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h46 | 8:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24122 · G89828 | 8:21 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h48 | 9:09 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P24122 | 8:21 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h40 | 9:01 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28505 | 8:37 AM Wigan North Western (WGN) | 0h32 | 9:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24162 | 8:37 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h36 | 9:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89250 · G89831 | 8:49 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h50 | 9:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
L89250 | 8:49 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h44 | 9:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28787 · G89882 | 9:04 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h47 | 9:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P28787 | 9:04 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h45 | 9:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24126 | 9:21 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h40 | 10:01 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24167 | 9:37 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h36 | 10:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89253 | 9:49 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h44 | 10:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28790 | 10:04 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h45 | 10:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24130 | 10:21 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h40 | 11:01 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24171 | 10:37 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h36 | 11:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89256 | 10:49 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h44 | 11:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28793 | 11:04 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h45 | 11:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24134 | 11:21 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h40 | 12:01 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24175 | 11:37 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h36 | 12:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89259 | 11:49 AM Wigan Wallgate (WGW) | 0h44 | 12:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Wigan to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Moderate for the UK: hotels often cost less than London, while dining and transit are manageable for tourists with many mid-range options.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Wigan to Manchester trains use the Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Wigan and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wigan Wallgate is 1 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Wigan Wallgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wigan Wallgate.
Ticket office support is available at Wigan Wallgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wigan Wallgate: Parking, WC.
Available at Wigan Wallgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wigan Wallgate: 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.
Wigan North Western is 1 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Wigan North Western has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Wigan North Western.
Wi-Fi is available at Wigan North Western.
Ticket office support is available at Wigan North Western. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wigan North Western: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wigan North Western: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wigan North Western: 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.
Bryn is 4 km from Wigan city centre. Public transport options include:
Bryn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Bryn.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bryn: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bryn: 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.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, 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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, 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.
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