Wigan to Carnforth by train

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Overview: trains from Wigan to Carnforth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wigan to Carnforth, 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 07:38 View journey
Last train 21:27 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 44m View journey
Distance (km) 66
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey €10.54 View journey
Avg journey time 56m
Train operators 5

Wigan to Carnforth by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Wigan to Carnforth? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 66 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Wigan to Carnforth

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Wigan to Carnforth:

  • Cheapest ticket: €10.54

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Wigan to Carnforth daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Carnforth on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 20 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 07:38: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:38: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:38: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:27: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 38 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Wigan to Carnforth

Trains can complete this route in as little as 44 minutes. The total distance travelled is 66 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Wigan to Carnforth?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Maximising your travels to Carnforth

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Carnforth.

FAQs about the train journey from Wigan to Carnforth

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

The total distance from Wigan to Carnforth is 66 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.