Trains from Wigan to Manchester

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 65M+ travelers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
Train Wigan to Manchester: Trip Overview

Train Wigan to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$5
Average train trip duration42m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure7:07 AM
Distance17 miles (27 km)
Latest train departure4:24 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Train and bus companies in United Kingdom:Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry

Wigan to Manchester Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains9
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:07AM - 4:24PM
Minimum Price$2
Average Ticket Price$5
Minimum Trip Duration30m
Average Train Trip Duration42m
Distance17 miles (27 km)
Train Companies on This RouteNorthern
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Wigan - Manchester

The average train ticket price from Wigan to Manchester is $5. The best way to find train tickets from Wigan to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Wigan and Manchester is around 42m, although the fastest train will take about 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 16 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Wigan to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Wigan to Manchester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Wigan to Manchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Northern.

Once in Manchester, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre, Manchester City Football Club, National Football Museum, Coronation Street The Tour, Chinatown.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/30
No data
12/01
$4
Today
No data
12/03
No data
12/04
No data
12/05
No data
12/06
No data
12/07
No data
The cheapest trip from Wigan to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 1, 2023 with a price of $4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wigan to Manchester, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Wigan and Manchester, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Wigan to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Will you be returning to Wigan by train?

Train from Manchester to Wigan

You can also go to Manchester by bus

Bus from Wigan to Manchester


Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travellers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.