Wigan to Smethwick by train

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Overview: trains from Wigan to Smethwick

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wigan to Smethwick, 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 06:12 View journey
Last train 21:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 124
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey AU$73.25 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 40m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Wigan to Smethwick by train

Considering a train trip from Wigan to Smethwick? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of a train ticket between Wigan and Smethwick

The cheapest ticket price along this route is AU$73.25. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Wigan and Smethwick

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Wigan to Smethwick by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:12

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:28

  • First daily departure (weekend): 07:28

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:33

  • Average number of daily trains: 19 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 54 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Wigan to Smethwick

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 34 minutes, spanning 124 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Wigan and Smethwick

Tickets for travel between Wigan and Smethwick can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Smethwick

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

FAQs about the train journey from Wigan to Smethwick

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

The distance between Wigan and Smethwick is 124 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.