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Wigan North Western facilities

This station is one of two that serve the town of Wigan, the other being Wigan Wallgate. This tends to be the slightly busier one with nearly 1.7 million visitors using its 6 platforms every year, and with all of Wigan’s many attractions on its doorstep, it continues to carry the tourists back and forth.

Originally opened in 1838, it underwent a large transformation in the 1970s. This brought it in line with other contemporary stations, giving it a modern functional layout and passenger lift access to the platforms.

How far is Wigan North Western Station from Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

It takes approximately an hour and a half to travel by train from Wigan North Western Station to John Lennon Airport.

How far is the walk from Wigan North Western Station to Wigan city centre?

Taking the Wallgate route, this walk takes around five minutes to reach Wigan town centre.

Does Wigan North Western Station have car park facilities?

There are 383 car parking spaces at the station.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Wigan North Western Station?

Wigan North Western Station has 26 secure bike parking facilities.

What facilities are available at Wigan North Western Station?

  • Toilets
  • Station Buffet
  • Shops
  • ATM
  • Postbox
  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - the station is step-free throughout, and wheelchairs, ramps and induction loops are all available

Want to find more out about Wigan’s top attractions? Take a look at our handy guide that outlines all the amazing places that you can visit.

Popular trains to Wigan North Western

Manchester Piccadilly to Wigan North Western

Average time: 1h 4m
Cheapest Advanced
£8.20

Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western

Average time: 0h 41m
Cheapest Advanced
£5.00

Bolton to Wigan North Western

Average time: 0h 29m
Cheapest Advanced
£5.70

Popular trains from Wigan North Western

Wigan North Western to Blackpool North

Average time: 0h 52m
Cheapest Advanced
£6.40

Wigan North Western to Preston (Lancs)

Average time: 0h 17m
Cheapest Advanced
£2.60

Wigan North Western to Manchester Piccadilly

Average time: 0h 58m
Cheapest Advanced
£8.20

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