How to get from Liverpool to Wigan by bus and train?

From Liverpool to Wigan by bus and train

To get from Liverpool to Wigan in Wigan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Moorfields station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 607 bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station (Stop E) station to Derby House station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 607607
Leaves from Moorfields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorfields
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    New Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    2 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wigan Wallgate Rail Station (Stop E)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 607607
    Wait for bus
    607
    Bolton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Derby House
    Ride to bus station
    Derby House
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Liverpool to Wigan by train

To get from Liverpool to Wigan in Wigan, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Moorfields station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Wigan North Western station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from Moorfields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorfields
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    New Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    2 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    Scholes
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Liverpool to Wigan

The distance between Liverpool, Wigan and Wigan, Wigan is approximately 34.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liverpool to Wigan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wigan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Dale Street, Wigan and the nearest public transport station is James Street Station (Stop Je).

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool James Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool Lime Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • James Street Station (Stop Je)
  • James Street Station (Stop Ja)
  • Derby Square (Stop Lc)

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Wigan, Wigan

Wigan is located at Scholes, Wigan and the nearest public transport station is Gilroy Street.

Train stations close to Wigan:

  • Wigan North Western

Bus stations close to Wigan:

  • Gilroy Street
  • Rodney Street
  • College Avenue

Related Routes

From Liverpool to Wigan by train

To get from Liverpool to Wigan in Wigan, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Moorfields station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Wigan North Western station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from Moorfields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorfields
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    New Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    2 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    Scholes
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Wigan?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 607.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Liverpool to Wigan?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Wigan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Liverpool to Wigan?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Moorfields station near Liverpool in Liverpool to New Brighton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till New Brighton station near Wigan in Wigan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Liverpool to Wigan by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Liverpool in Liverpool and Wigan in Wigan by train and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Liverpool to get to Wigan?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Moorfields station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Liverpool and Wigan?

    Get off the train at the New Brighton stop, which is closest to Wigan in Wigan.