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Trains from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Preston (Lancs)

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51

train journeys
per day

15

miles (24 kms)

12 mins

fastest journey

06:28 / 23:53

first / last train

51

direct trains

3

operators run

1

route

Trains from Wigan North Western (WGN) to Preston (Lancs)

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On a typical weekday there are 51 scheduled rail journeys between Wigan North Western and Preston (Lancs) , with 51 of them being direct trains.

The distance by rail from Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs) is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 17 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Wigan North Western and Preston (Lancs).

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs). The fastest journey time on this route takes 12 mins.

Journeys from Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs) Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    13 mins Direct
    06:41
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:09
    25 mins Direct
    07:34
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:38
    13 mins Direct
    07:51
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    12 mins Direct
    08:09
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:09
    24 mins Direct
    08:33
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:38
    12 mins Direct
    08:50
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:42
    15 mins Direct
    08:57
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:09
    24 mins Direct
    09:33
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:26
    13 mins Direct
    09:39
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:38
    13 mins Direct
    09:51
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:10
    23 mins Direct
    10:33
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:26
    13 mins Direct
    10:39
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:38
    13 mins Direct
    10:51
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:09
    24 mins Direct
    11:33
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:26
    13 mins Direct
    11:39
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:38
    13 mins Direct
    11:51
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:10
    23 mins Direct
    12:33
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:26
    13 mins Direct
    12:39
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:38
    13 mins Direct
    12:51
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:09
    24 mins Direct
    13:33
    Wigan North Western
    Preston (Lancs)
    Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)

About Wigan North Western Station

Station name Wigan North Western (WGN)
Address Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 18:45
Saturday 05:15 - 18:45
Sunday 08:40 - 18:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Preston (Lancs) Station

Station name Preston (Lancs) (PRE)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Wigan North Western and Preston (Lancs)

The travel time between Wigan North Western and Preston (Lancs) by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Wigan North Western and Preston (Lancs) vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 51 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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Amenities on trains between Wigan North Western and Preston (Lancs) can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 51 direct services per day from Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Wigan North Western and Preston (Lancs).

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Wigan North Western and Preston (Lancs), but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.