4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Wigan
Cheapest price
€71
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Wigan will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.
Of the 1 trains that leave Northampton for Wigan on Mon, Nov 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Northampton to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 186 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€78 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Northampton to Wigan train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Wigan trains for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:27 AM Northampton | 2h10 | 11:37 AM Wigan | 1 transfer | |
| 9:34 AM Northampton | 1h51 | 11:25 AM Wigan | 1 transfer | |
| 10:28 AM Northampton | 2h09 | 12:37 PM Wigan | 1 transfer | |
| 11:29 AM Northampton | 2h07 | 1:36 PM Wigan | 1 transfer | |
| 11:40 AM Northampton | 1h44 | 1:24 PM Wigan | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Wigan
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Trains from Northampton to Wigan run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €71 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 21:34 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Wigan trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Wigan from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Northampton to Wigan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Wigan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wigan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Northampton to Wigan
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
WifiShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 05:15 - 18:45 Sunday 08:40 - 18:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is located in the subway; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Behind the ticket office to the rear of the drop off area and Taxi rank
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Rail replacement bus pick up point can be found on the station car park.
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found Office- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, To Liverpool : Down a stepped ramp (40 paces, 1:10 slope) to the left of the bridge onto the platform. To Wigan : Down a ramp (44 paces, 1:10 slope) to the right of the bridge onto the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Wigan Road for buses to Wigan, St Helens, Atherton or Leigh. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Wigan Road at the bus stops on the bridge above the station.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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