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Outbound fromMiddlesbrough to Wigan by train
It takes an average of 4h 40m to travel from Middlesbrough to Wigan by train, over a distance of around 91 miles (147 km). There are normally 56 trains per day travelling from Middlesbrough to Wigan and tickets for this journey start from £25 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:33 | |
| Departure station | Middlesbrough | |
| Arrival station | Wigan | |
| Journey time | From 3h 16m | |
| Distance | 91 miles (147 km) | |
| Frequency | 56 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £25 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from Middlesbrough to Wigan in 3 hours 16 minutes
If you want to travel from Middlesbrough to Wigan by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Middlesbrough to Wigan by train to take around 4 hours 40 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 56 trains per day running on this route, which spans 91 miles (147 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Wigan. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Middlesbrough to Wigan start from £25.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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