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Glasgow to Wigan Train Timetable
Trip Summary
There are usually 12 daily train trips available from Glasgow to Wigan. Traveling by train from Glasgow to Wigan usually takes 2 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Avanti West Coast train can make the trip in 2 hours and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 29m |
| Lowest price | £12.30 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Glasgow to Wigan?
Avanti West Coast is the one and only train line which connects Glasgow to Wigan. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 12 | 2h 38m | £16.45 |
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Glasgow to Wigan
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Glasgow to Wigan. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Glasgow at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. 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 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Glasgow to Wigan.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Wigan to Glasgow.
City Information
Glasgow
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.
There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.
If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.
Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer coach service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
Main departure station: Glasgow Central
There is one train station in Glasgow.
All train stations in Glasgow:
Glasgow Central
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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