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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 | Glasgow Central | Wigan North Western | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Wigan North Western | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Wigan North Western | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Glasgow Central | Wigan North Western | No tags | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Wigan North Western | No tags |
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Get from Glasgow to Wigan
The journey takes about 2 hours 37 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glasgow to Wigan by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Glasgow to Wigan?
The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Wigan start from $21. The average price for this train route is around $110. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Wigan?
The average train ride duration from Glasgow to Wigan is 2h 37m, covering a distance of 173 miles (278 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the Glasgow to Wigan route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Glasgow to Wigan?
The earliest train departs from Glasgow to Wigan at 7:35am. And the latest train departs at 8:08pm.
What is the best train operator from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Wigan?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Glasgow to Wigan?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Wigan was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Glasgow to Wigan, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $20 to $267 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Wigan based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-04.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
