Wigan to Cambridge by train
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Overview: trains from Wigan to Cambridge
Find the key information for travelling by train from Wigan to Cambridge, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
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Cost of a train ticket between Wigan and Cambridge
The cheapest ticket price along this route is £72.95. 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 3 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 schedule for travel between Wigan and Cambridge
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 56 trains make this journey of 239 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Wigan is at 05:45 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:28.
During the weekend, 06:09 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:08 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 10 minutes.
How long is the train journey from Wigan to Cambridge?
This journey covers a total of 239 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 21 minutes.
How far in advance Wigan and Cambridge tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Wigan and Cambridge are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Maximising your travels to Cambridge
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Cambridge.
FAQs about the train journey from Wigan to Cambridge
Want to know more about your journey from Wigan to Cambridge? 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 Cambridge is 239 kilometres.
The cheapest fare on this route is £72.95. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .
Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 3 months in advance.
The quickest journey is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
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