The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan to Newcastle
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan to Newcastle will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wigan for Newcastle on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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 bus for Wigan to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wigan to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€51 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wigan to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Wigan to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:39 AM Wigan | 3h11 | 9:50 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Wigan | 3h47 | 11:52 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:04 AM Wigan | 3h17 | 2:21 PM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan to Newcastle
Trains from Wigan to Newcastle run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:30, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 02:30 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Wigan to Newcastle trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Wigan and Newcastle from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
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FAQs: Trains from Wigan to Newcastle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan to Newcastle 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 Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wigan to Newcastle
- 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
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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