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Getting from Wigan to London by train

Whether you’re looking to be dazzled by the crown jewels at the Tower of London, or explore the wonders of the Natural History Museum, travel from Wigan to London by train and arrive refreshed and ready to explore. With regular departures from Wigan to London Euston, you’ll be soaking up London’s history and culture in no time.

You can get from Wigan to London in just 1hr 58mins. Some trains may involve additional changes.

On your way, you’ll zip past the likes of Stafford Castle and St. Philip’s Cathedral in Birmingham, both of which make for a great day out. Why not stop off at these famous landmarks along the way?

Cheap train tickets from Wigan to London

Nobody wants to pay more than they need to, so here are some great ways to save money on your train tickets:

  • Advance tickets go on sale (as you will have guessed) in Advance. You can set up a ticket alert and we’ll email you when the tickets go on sales.
  • Use your railcard. If you have a railcard you can save up to a third on your train tickets across the UK. It’s worth signing up for one if you travel a few times or more in a year.
  • Book direct. When booking directly with Avanti West Coast, you won’t pay booking fees, saving you that little bit extra. We are also proud of our price promise which means that if you see a cheaper price for the same Avanti West Coast train ticket and train journey, we’ll refund you the difference.

Travelling from Wigan?

It has never been easier to travel from Wigan to London. With regular train and bus links to Wigan North Western station, you’ll be on your way to London in no time. We’ll get you to London Euston in as little as 1 hour 58 minutes (direct trains). Some routes include a change at Crewe, however, direct trains are available.

Before leaving Wigan, why not explore some more? With top attractions including the magical Fairy Glen, Three Sister Racing Circuit and DW Stadium, there really is something for everyone. Before travelling to London, if you’re feeling peckish you can grab a snack or refreshment at the available station shops.

For an extra special journey, why not upgrade your ticket and relax in our comfy reclining seats on board? With free WiFi, snacks and refreshments you can stay connected with friends during your travels, or relax with your favourite film or TV show.

Arrive in London and get ready to step out into the buzzing city. With an array of museums, restaurants and attractions right at your fingertips, you’ll never be short of somewhere to explore. Just moments away you’ll find Buckingham Palace, The London Eye and London Dungeons.

Travelling to London?

We’re here to make travelling to London easy. Home to a huge amount of entertainment, exciting food and drink and famous landmarks, the city of London provides endless exploration for visitors. With so much to see and do in London, you may want to amend your ticket to spend a little longer in this bustling city.

During your trip, we highly recommend stopping for a bite to eat at Circolo Popolare, with its glitzy surroundings and decoration of 20,000 bottles. It is certainly a sight to behold.

It’s said that the best time to visit London is between April and June and September to October, when the weather is mild and there are fewer crowds. But of course, there’s nothing quite like London at Christmas.

Our London train service runs regularly across weekdays and weekends with the first train leaving for London at [weekday_first_train] and the last train running at [weekday_last_train], so you can find a departure time to suit you

First Class service

Class on Avanti West Coast means a wider seat, more legroom, a guaranteed table and socket, plus complimentary snacks and drinks as you travel between Wigan and London. You can also take advantage of free WiFi, perfect for streaming some entertainment or reading an online newspaper. Find out about First Class

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