The North Western town may have some competition with both Manchester and Liverpool nearby, but trains to Wigan are perfect for day trips or fun weekends away. Whether it’s to watch the Wigan Warriors in action, race around the Three Sisters Circuit, splash some cash in the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, take a sunny stroll in Haigh Woodland Park or enjoy a drink or two on King Street, the Greater Manchester town has plenty to offer.
Looking for cheap train tickets to Wigan? Booking in advance is always advised – if your date hasn’t been released yet, you can even set up email alerts with train providers to get notified as soon as they’re available. If you don’t already have a railcard, it’s worth checking if you’re eligible too, as there are a range of railcards on offer for different ages and professions. Other ways to get cheap train tickets to Manchester include travelling off-peak, booking as a group and buying separate tickets for each leg of your journey.
Wigan is served by two main train stations; Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western railway station. Both train stations are located in the centre of the city, just a short walk from the town’s attractions, and connect Wigan to the rest of the UK.
You can travel to Wigan from a range of destinations. Popular trains to Wigan include the TransPennine Express service from Liverpool which takes around 30 minutes, and the Northern services from Manchester and Stockport, both of which have a duration of around half an hour.
