York to Wigan by train

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Overview: trains from York to Wigan

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 01:38 View journey
Last train 23:17 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 111
Trains / day 67 View all
Cheapest journey £60.10 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 20m
Train operators 5

From York to Wigan by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from York to Wigan by train. With 67 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 from York to Wigan

Ready to book tickets from York to Wigan? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between York and Wigan typically run £60.10.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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York to Wigan departure frequency and train timetable

With 67 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 11 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 01:38 and the last one is at 22:09. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:22, with the last one at 23:17.

York to Wigan distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 111 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Booking York to Wigan trains in advance

Booking your York to Wigan tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between York and Wigan by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making your York to Wigan travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Wigan.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Wigan

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

The total distance from York to Wigan is 111 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.