Explore Wigan to Northampton by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Wigan to Northampton aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Wigan and Northampton

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$43.51, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Wigan and Northampton

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 32 trains make this journey of 186 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Wigan is at 00:04 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:29.

During the weekend, 06:09 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:52 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 19 minutes.

How long does the train from Wigan to Northampton take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 42 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 186 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Wigan to Northampton?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Northampton

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Northampton.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Wigan to Northampton by train?

The total distance between Wigan and Northampton by train is 186 kilometres.

What is the Wigan to Northampton train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$43.51. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Wigan to Northampton?

Tickets for travel between Wigan to Northampton are available 4 and a half months before departure.

How long does the train take from Wigan to Northampton?

The fastest journey by train is 1 hour and 42 minutes.