Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan by train

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Overview: trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan

Find the key information for travelling by train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan, 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 04:48 View journey
Last train 22:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 53m View journey
Distance (km) 172
Trains / day 56 View all
Cheapest journey £26.08 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 35m
Train operators 9

From Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan by train. With 56 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 travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wigan: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan:

  • Cheapest tickets: £26.08

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 04:48.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:45.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:48.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:00.

  • 56 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 8 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 53 minutes, crossing a total distance of 172 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wigan?

You can secure tickets for travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wigan up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

More information on train travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Wigan city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan

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

The train route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigan covers 172 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.