How to get from Widnes to Wigan by train?

From Widnes to Wigan by train

To get from Widnes to Wigan in North West, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Widnes 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 11 min.

71min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from Widnes
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Widnes
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Widnes to Wigan by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Wigan in North West, take the 17 bus from Widnes Station station to St Helens station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from St Helens Central station to Wigan North Western station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from Widnes Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Widnes Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Laffak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Helens
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Helens Central
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Widnes to Wigan
The distance between Widnes, North West and Wigan, North West is approximately 32.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Widnes to Wigan by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Widnes

Widnes is located at Widnes, North West and the nearest public transport station is Widnes Station.

Bus stations close to Widnes:

  • Widnes Station
  • Birchfield Road
  • Lockett Road
Public transport stations close to Wigan, North West

Wigan is located at Wigan, North West and the nearest public transport station is Rodney Street.

Train stations close to Wigan:

  • Pemberton
  • Wigan North Western

Bus stations close to Wigan:

  • Rodney Street
  • College Avenue
  • Wigan Wallgate
Related Routes

From Widnes to Wigan by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Wigan in North West, take the 17 bus from Widnes Station station to St Helens station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from St Helens Central station to Wigan North Western station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from Widnes Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Widnes Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Laffak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Helens
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Helens Central
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Widnes and Wigan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Widnes to Wigan?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Widnes in Widnes to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Liverpool Lime Street station near Wigan in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Widnes to Wigan by train?

    The total travel time between Widnes in Widnes and Wigan in North West by train is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Widnes in Widnes.

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

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Lime Street station, which is closest to Wigan in North West.

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