From Wigan to Gatwick Airport by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Wigan to Gatwick Airport by train. With 35 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Wigan and Gatwick Airport

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 CA$301.03, 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 5 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 timetable for travel between Wigan and Gatwick Airport

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

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:45

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:53

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:09

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:08

  • Average number of daily trains: 35 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 13 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Wigan to Gatwick Airport

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 7 minutes. The total distance travelled is 314 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Wigan and Gatwick Airport?

You can secure tickets for travel between Wigan and Gatwick Airport up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Maximising your travels to Gatwick Airport

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Gatwick Airport.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Wigan to Gatwick Airport by train?

The total distance between Wigan and Gatwick Airport by train is 314 kilometres.

What is the Wigan to Gatwick Airport train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs CA$301.03. 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 Gatwick Airport?

Tickets for travel between Wigan to Gatwick Airport are available 5 and a half months before departure.

What’s the travel time from Wigan to Gatwick Airport by train?

The fastest journey is 3 hours and 7 minutes.