Trains from Wigan to London from £17.75

Looking to swap some Northern Soul for southern lights? Jump on board the Wigan to London train and get yourself down to the capital quickly and easily! In this handy guide, we'll show you how to get cheap train tickets - Wigan to London is a popular route, so there are a few tricks you can use to cut the cost. Plus, find out how long you'll be on the train, plus what you can expect on board. Finally, we've got a few ideas of how to spend your time in the capital.

How much is the train fare from Wigan to London?

Are you wondering how to get the best Wigan to London train price? There are a few things that can affect it. You can get tickets for as little as £17.75, but you'll need to book ahead. Advance tickets are nearly always cheaper on long journeys, as a set number of cheaper tickets in each price band are released up to 12 weeks in advance by the train operating company.

If you qualify for a Railcard, it may be worth buying one. They offer a third off most off-peak rail fares and they are valid for a year. With longer journeys, you may find that you make back the cost of the card itself in one journey! Check our Railcards page to find out more.

Searching for different times of day to travel is also a good plan. Picking a train earlier or later than your original choice could save loads if cheap advance tickets are still available on that service. Search our Journey Planner, and you can easily see which train is cheapest!

How long does it take to get from Wigan to London?

The speediest journey time is just under two hours, with most fast trains coming in around this time. There is a much longer stopping service that goes via Birmingham and can take nearly 3 hours and 30 minutes to arrive in London. There are also quite a few options that involve a change at Crewe - these journeys typically take around 2 hours and 30 minutes.

If you search for the route on our Journey Planner, you'll quickly be able to compare the duration, number of stops and changes for trains running that day.

What train line Is Wigan on?

Wigan North Western Station is a medium-sized regional interchange on the West Coast Main Line, which continues up to Preston, Carlisle and on to Glasgow. The Wigan to London train stops at various places along its journey - the exact number varying depending on the particular service you are on. Some trains may only call at one station on the way.

Common stops on the route include Warrington Bank Quay, Lichfield Trent Valley, Tamworth and Milton Keynes. The slower service is routed via Birmingham, and it calls at Crewe, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Sandwell & Dudley, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International and Coventry.

Which London station goes to Wigan?

The West Coast Main Line terminates at Euston Station, which is one of the most important stations in the city. Being a relatively modern station, Euston has all the facilities you would expect, including Wi-Fi, plus a range of shops and cafés. They are open throughout the day and into the late evening, with a handful staying open until after midnight. The station closes for three hours overnight, when there are no Wigan to London Euston trains running.

What are Wigan to London Trains like?

Services on the West Coast Main Line are run by Avanti West Coast, as the name suggests! They operate a fleet of modern trains that can transport you and your luggage in comfort. There are bookable cycle spaces and accessible facilities, plus refreshments on board.

Choose First Class and you can enjoy much roomier seating, plus complimentary food and drink served at your seat.

Is Wigan close to London?

While Wigan is not close to London geographically, it does have a fast, efficient train service to the capital. The Wigan to London train route is a direct line, so you don't even have to change trains.

What should I see on my London trip?

London is the home of some of the world's most prestigious museums. You are spoilt for choice on a trip down south, so we've pulled together a few ideas for great things to see after you arrive at Euston.

The Natural History Museum is a British institution, not least for the amazing animals that have greeted visitors in the enormous Hintze Hall. Until a few years ago, the much-loved Dippy the Dinosaur (a plaster cast of the original skeleton in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh) was the main attraction. Now, though, the skeleton of 'Hope', a 25 m-long blue whale, looms down at visitors from the ceiling.

The museum houses an extensive collection of items relating to the natural world, and some from beyond it. There are meteorites from outer space, a sample of moon rock, innumerable dinosaur remains, and even a stuffed dodo! Plus, visitors can experience the effects of an earthquake in a scarily realistic simulator.

To reach the Natural History Museum by tube, you'll need to go to South Kensington Station, which is on the Circle Line. Because Euston is not on the Circle, you'll need to make a change if you're travelling straight there.

Many people consider London to be the centre of the world, and in one particular way, it is! The Prime Meridian is the longitudinal line bisecting the Earth, from which all time zones around the world are derived. The Royal Observatory Greenwich tells the story of how GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) came to exist. You can even stand on the meridian itself! Plus, since 1993, a laser marking the meridian has shone into the night sky over London.

Afterwards, have a wander through the sweeping Greenwich Park and head back to genteel Greenwich itself to find plenty of places to eat and drink.