Manchester to Wigan Trains From £2.00*

Getting from Manchester to Wigan with Northern takes forty-five minutes to travel from Manchester Oxford Road. If you travel on the less frequent Manchester Deansgate service, it takes around thirty-five minutes. TransPennine Express, Northern, and CrossCountry use Manchester Victoria.

On your journey, you’ll pass right through Greater Manchester. You’ll see a range of scenery from old English industrial landscapes to modern urban environments to fresh, green countryside. What’s more, Wigan is only 21.7 miles from Manchester!

Northern operates trains across Northern England, connecting cities like Newcastle, Blackpool, Warrington, Leeds, and Manchester to local hubs such as Knaresborough, Morpeth, and Heworth, along with more rural stations.

Departing from Manchester Victoria

Manchester Victoria is one of Manchester’s busiest stations that serves the city's north. It can be found on Station Approach, Todd Street, and, after a huge renovation in 2015, is a good-looking, eye-catching, and modern station to depart from.

It’s easily connected to buses, taxis, and Metrolink trams. Making getting to the station a doddle. A coach station is nearby the station, too. It’s located beside The Printworks entertainment mall. From Manchester Victoria, it’s possible to get to Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road by train.

Main stops

There are nine stations between Manchester Victoria and Wigan: Salford Crescent, Swinton, Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, and Ince.

However, if you travel from Manchester Deansgate, there are five stations between Manchester Deansgate and Wigan Wallgate: Salford Crescent, Bolton, Westhoughton, and Hindley.

Yet, it’s worth remembering that these may change due to unforeseen events like poor weather, emergency engineering works, or scheduling changes. Checking before travel is advised.

Arriving at Wigan Wallgate

Wigan Wallgate is a small commuter station in Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire. Local buses serve it, but taxi services are not available directly from the station.

This station is run by Northern, which serves routes going to Manchester, Liverpool, and the surrounding regions of the North West, the North East, as well as Yorkshire and Humberside.

Wigan has been noted for its well-to-do parks like Mesnes Park and Haigh Woodland Park.

Northern train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: Northern does not have First Class sections on any of its trains

Northern train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. There is no need to book a space.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Assist passengers with boarding and alighting trains, help with entering and exiting stations, reserve seats, purchase tickets, and more.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.