Salford to Wigan by train

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Overview: trains from Salford to Wigan

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salford to Wigan, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:36 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 22m View journey
Distance (km) 26
Trains / day 73 View all
Cheapest journey AU$5.84 View journey
Avg journey time 34m
Train operators 2

Explore Salford to Wigan by train

Thinking about travelling from Salford to Wigan by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train travel between Salford and Wigan: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Salford to Wigan:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$5.84

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Salford to Wigan departure frequency and train timetable

With 73 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 10 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:36 and the last one is at 23:47. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:40, with the last one at 23:26.

How long does the train from Salford to Wigan take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 22 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 26 kilometres.

How far in advance Salford and Wigan tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Salford and Wigan are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Further insights on trains from Salford to Wigan

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Wigan city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Salford to Wigan

Want to know more about your journey from Salford to Wigan? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Salford to Wigan covers 26 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.