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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Carlisle | Wigan North Western | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Carlisle | Wigan North Western | No tags | ||||
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Get from Carlisle to Wigan
The journey takes about 1 hour 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlisle to Wigan by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Carlisle to Wigan?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to Wigan start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlisle to Wigan?
The average train journey time from Carlisle to Wigan is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 94 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 18m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Carlisle to Wigan route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carlisle to Wigan?
The earliest train from Carlisle to Wigan departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 21:25.
Which is the best train operator from Carlisle to Wigan?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Carlisle to Wigan?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Carlisle to Wigan?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transpennine Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Carlisle to Wigan?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Wigan was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £18To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carlisle to Wigan as early as possible.
