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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Milton Keynes to Wigan. The train trip from Milton Keynes to Wigan is usually about 2 hours and 27 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Avanti West Coast train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 8 minutes.
| Distance | 130 mi (209 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 8m |
| Lowest price | €68.31 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Milton Keynes to Wigan?
Avanti West Coast is the one and only train line which connects Milton Keynes to Wigan. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 2 | 2h 27m | €68.31 |
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
Trains departing from Milton Keynes to Wigan tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Milton Keynes at 12:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Milton Keynes twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Wigan faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Wigan to Milton Keynes.
City Information
Milton Keynes
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Milton Keynes is one of England's most contemporary cities. Here you'll see modern urban engineering at work: a beautiful combination of green spaces, new structures, and sustainable travel. The city also offers first-hand access to history, culture, and sports, not to mention world-class shopping and entertainment.
If you're into arts and heritage, then the places that you'll most likely find them are The Silverstone Interactive Museum, MK Gallery, and National Film and Sci-Fi Museum. At Bletchley Park, learn how Alan Turing and other codebreakers deciphered German codes in this country estate during WWII.
Stadium MK is a hub of live entertainment, where football fans often fill its 30,530 seats. This stadium is also a favorite venue for musical shows. The Milton Keynes Theatre shows live theatre productions, and The Stables is a failsafe spot to enjoy a night of jazz, folk, blues, classical, and pop music.
The nearest airport is London Luton, about 20 miles away from Milton Keynes. Avanti West Coast trains offer seven scheduled trips to Milton Keynes daily, including routes from London, Southampton, and Cardiff. National Express provides bus service to Milton Keynes from other cities throughout the United Kingdom.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Milton Keynes?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Milton Keynes Central
Milton Keynes Central Railway Station is a modern, glass-fronted station at the western end of central Milton Keynes. It is one of the stops on the West Coast Main line and serves Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, and Southern regional rail services. Located in the station are a shop and café, but there are several additional restaurants, shops, and hotels in the surrounding area. Many local and long-distance buses also stop at the entrance to Milton Keynes Central, which makes for easy transfers between travel modes.
All train stations in Milton Keynes:
Milton Keynes 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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