How much does a train ticket from Wigan to Manchester cost?

The average train ticket price from Wigan to Manchester is $7. 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!

How long is the train trip from Wigan to Manchester?

A train trip between Wigan and Manchester is around 37m, although the fastest train will take about 21m. This is the time it takes to travel the 16 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Wigan and Manchester?

The number of trains from Wigan to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 32. 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

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.

Trains from Wigan to Manchester | Northern

Train Wigan to Manchester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$7

Average train trip duration37m

Number of daily trains32

Earliest train departure6:56am

Distance17 miles (27 km)

Latest train departure11:36pm

Train Companies

Northern

4/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.8

Based on 23 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at $5.00

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, WESTbahn

Wigan to Manchester Train

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

Best price found

04/23

$5

04/24

$4

Today

$4

04/26

$4

04/27

$6

04/28

$4

04/29

$4

04/30

$4

The cheapest trip from Wigan to Manchester was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 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.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $14 for a train ticket from Wigan to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-04-28.

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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 train 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 traveling 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.

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