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Wigan to Lancaster Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 11 daily train trips available from Wigan to Lancaster. Traveling by train from Wigan to Lancaster usually takes 30 minutes, but the fastest Avanti West Coast train can make the trip in 29 minutes.
| Distance | 35 mi (57 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 29m |
| Lowest price | $23.48 |
| Trains per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Wigan to Lancaster?
2 train services operate from Wigan to Lancaster. Avanti West Coast usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 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 | 10 | 0h 30m | $23.28 |
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 0h 32m | $25.53 |
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 Lancaster start from $26, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Lancaster. TransPennine Express in Wigan leaves from Wigan North Western Station . And in Lancaster trains arrive at Lancaster Train Station .
From Wigan to Lancaster train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lancaster faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 29 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Wigan to Lancaster
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Wigan to Lancaster on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Wigan at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 11 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Wigan to Lancaster.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lancaster to Wigan.
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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 Lancaster?
Main arrival station: Lancaster Train Station
Lancaster has one train station.
All train stations in Lancaster:
Lancaster Train Station
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