Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Wigan to Runcorn

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
TransPennine Express

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29301Today3 oct.4567891011121314151617181920212223242526
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Wigan to Runcorn

Trains to Runcorn from Wigan

It takes an average of 1h 46m to travel from Wigan to Runcorn by train, over a distance of around 15 miles (24 km). There are normally 37 trains per day travelling from Wigan to Runcorn and tickets for this journey start from £9.30 when you book in advance.

First train

04:35

Last train

22:04

Departure stationWigan
Arrival stationRuncorn
Journey time

From 1h 0m

Distance

15 miles (24 km)

Frequency

37 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £9.30

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Wigan to Runcorn in 1 hour

Thinking about taking the train from Wigan to Runcorn? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 46 minutes to travel the 15 miles (24 km) from Wigan to Runcorn by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 37 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to Runcorn. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Wigan to Runcorn in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £9.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Runcorn by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Wigan to Runcorn?

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

How do you get to Runcorn from Wigan?

To travel to Runcorn from Wigan, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 1 hour and 46 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 1 hour and 0 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Wigan to Runcorn?

Trains from Wigan to Runcorn take an average of 1 hour and 46 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour and 0 minutes. You'll usually find 37 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

How much does it cost to get from Wigan to Runcorn by train?

Train tickets from Wigan to Runcorn can start from £9.30 when booked in advance, but they’re usually more expensive if bought on the day of travel. Prices may also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you choose.

What is the quickest journey time between Wigan and Runcorn by train?

The quickest journey time between Wigan and Runcorn by train is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Wigan to Runcorn?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Wigan to Runcorn start at £9.30§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Wigan to Runcorn is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† 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.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link