Wigan to Rugby by train

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Overview: trains from Wigan to Rugby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wigan to Rugby, 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 20:15 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 159
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey CA$66.24 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 29m
Train operators 2

Explore Wigan to Rugby by rail

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

Train cost between Wigan and Rugby

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$66.24

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Wigan to Rugby departure frequency and train timetable

With 13 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 41 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 05:45 and the last one is at 20:13. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 09:03, with the last one at 20:15.

Average train travel time and distance from Wigan to Rugby

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 11 minutes, spanning 159 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Wigan and Rugby tickets go on sale

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

Learn more about train travel from Wigan to Rugby

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Rugby city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Wigan to Rugby

Want to know more about your journey from Wigan to Rugby? 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 Rugby by train is 159 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.