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Trip Summary
12 trains operate daily from Wolverhampton to Wigan. The train trip from Wolverhampton to Wigan is usually about one hour and 7 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Avanti West Coast train can get you there in as little as one hour and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 69 mi (112 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 4m |
| Lowest price | $45.64 |
| Trains per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Wolverhampton to Wigan?
2 train services operate from Wolverhampton to Wigan. Avanti West Coast usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 11 | 1h 6m | $59.06 |
| West Midlands Railway | 1 | 1h 23m | $59.55 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Wolverhampton to Wigan start from $60, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 West Midlands Railway schedules to Wigan. West Midlands Railway in Wolverhampton leaves from Wolverhampton Train Station . And in Wigan trains arrive at Wigan North Western Station .
From Wolverhampton to Wigan train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 1 hours and 23 minutes. If you are looking to get to Wigan faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Wolverhampton to Wigan on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Wolverhampton at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 scheduled trains on most days. 11 of these are direct connections to Wigan. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Wigan to Wolverhampton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wolverhampton?
Main departure station: Wolverhampton Train Station
There is one train station in Wolverhampton.
All train stations in Wolverhampton:
Wolverhampton Train Station
Where is the train station in Wigan?
Main arrival station: Wigan North Western Station
Wigan has one train station.
Train stations in Wigan:
Wigan North Western Station
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