Wigan to Plymouth by train

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Overview: trains from Wigan to Plymouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wigan to Plymouth, 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 22:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 367
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey US$749.00 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 23m
Train operators 4

Taking the train from Wigan to Plymouth

Ready to book a trip from Wigan to Plymouth by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Wigan and Plymouth

The cheapest train tickets from Wigan to Plymouth start at US$749.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Wigan to Plymouth is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Wigan and Plymouth

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 25 trains make this journey of 367 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Wigan is at 05:45 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:59.

During the weekend, 06:28 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:33 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 31 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Wigan to Plymouth?

On this route spanning 367 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Booking Wigan to Plymouth trains in advance

Booking your Wigan to Plymouth tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 and a half months before departure.

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Learn more about train travel from Wigan to Plymouth

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Wigan and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Plymouth city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Wigan to Plymouth

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

The distance between Wigan and Plymouth is 367 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.