Wigan to Torquay by train

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Overview: trains from Wigan to Torquay

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wigan to Torquay, 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 05:45 View journey
Last train 23:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 48m View journey
Distance (km) 349
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey AU$286.18 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 50m
Train operators 7

Going from Wigan to Torquay by train

About to set off from Wigan to Torquay by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Wigan and Torquay

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$286.18, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Wigan to Torquay daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Torquay on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 17 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:45: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:01: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:28: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:44: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 47 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Wigan to Torquay?

On this route spanning 349 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Wigan and Torquay

Tickets for travel between Wigan and Torquay can be booked 3 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 Torquay

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

FAQs about the train journey from Wigan to Torquay

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

The total distance between Wigan and Torquay is 349 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.