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Wigan to Glasgow Train Timetable
Trip Summary
There are usually 9 daily train trips available from Wigan to Glasgow. Traveling by train from Wigan to Glasgow usually takes 2 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest Avanti West Coast train can make the trip in 2 hours and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 34m |
| Lowest price | £12.30 |
| Trains per day | 9 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Wigan to Glasgow?
2 train services operate from Wigan to Glasgow. Avanti West Coast usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 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 | 8 | 2h 41m | £33.05 |
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 2h 50m | £32.38 |
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.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Wigan to Glasgow start from £21, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Glasgow. TransPennine Express in Wigan leaves from Wigan North Western Station . And in Glasgow trains arrive at Glasgow Central .
From Wigan to Glasgow train travel on TransPennine Express takes 2 hours and 50 minutes. If you are looking to get to Glasgow faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Glasgow on a weekend there is typically one TransPennine Express scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Wigan.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Wigan to Glasgow
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Wigan to Glasgow 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 Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Wigan at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. 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 9 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Wigan to Glasgow.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Glasgow to Wigan.
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 Wigan?
Main departure station: Wigan North Western Station
There is one train station in Wigan.
All train stations in Wigan:
Wigan North Western Station
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
Main arrival station: Glasgow Central
Glasgow has one train station.
Train stations in Glasgow:
Glasgow Central
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