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Outbound fromWigan to Glasgow Queen Street by train
It takes an average of 7h 50m to travel from Wigan to Glasgow Queen Street by train, over a distance of around 173 miles (278 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Wigan to Glasgow Queen Street and tickets for this journey start from £36.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:00 | |
| Departure station | Wigan | |
| Arrival station | Glasgow Queen Street | |
| Journey time | From 6h 29m | |
| Distance | 173 miles (278 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £36.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
How to travel from Wigan to Glasgow Queen Street by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Wigan to Glasgow Queen Street? Look no further.
You'll usually find 9 trains per day running between Wigan and Glasgow Queen Street, which usually take 7 hours 50 minutes to complete the 173 miles (278 km) journey. It can take as little as 6 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Glasgow Queen Street by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Wigan to Glasgow Queen Street start from £36.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Glasgow Queen Street? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Wigan to Glasgow Queen Street
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