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Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan by train

First train

07:35

Last train

22:05

Departure station

Clacton-on-Sea

Arrival station

Wigan

Journey time

From 7h 2m

Distance

199 miles (321 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway

Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan in 7 hours 2 minutes

If you want to travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan by train to take around 10 hours 15 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 7 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 199 miles (321 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Wigan. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Clacton-on-Sea and Wigan by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan?

No, there are no direct train services from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan. Travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan leave?

The first train from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan leaves at 07:35. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan leave?

The last train from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan leaves at 22:05. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Wigan by train?

Trains travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan cover a distance of around 199 miles (321 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Wigan to Clacton-on-Sea.

Cheap train tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Wigan

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Consider a Season Ticket

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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