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St Helens to Wigan train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Helens to Wigan, starting from £5.60 and averaging £6.40. The entire journey takes no more than 12m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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00:27
St Helens Central
01:07
Wigan North Western
40m, DirectNorthern
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00:38
St Helens Junction
06:11
Wigan Wallgate
5h 33m, No directNorthern
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06:00
St Helens Central
06:17
Wigan North Western
17m, DirectNorthern
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06:14
St Helens Central
06:32
Wigan North Western
18m, DirectNorthern
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06:44
St Helens Central
07:03
Wigan North Western
19m, DirectNorthern
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06:55
St Helens Central
07:07
Paris
12m, DirectNorthern
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St Helens to Wigan train route details

First train
First train
00:27
Last train
Last train
23:44
Departure station
Departure station
St Helens
Arrival station
Arrival station
Wigan
Journey time
Journey time
12m
Distance
Distance
8 miles
Price
Price
£5.60*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from St Helens to Wigan

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Helens to Wigan. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from St Helens to Wigan, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Helens to Wigan ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.