Trains from Wigan to Chester

Wigan to Chester train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Wigan (North West England) to Chester (North West England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

How long is the train?

The duration to travel to Chester from Wigan can change depending if the train is direct or with changes. There are 26 miles between both cities.

What is the price of the train?

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the cost of the train will change.

Best prices for Wigan to Chester train tickets

Wigan - Chester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Wigan to Chester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Wigan to Chester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Wigan and Chester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Chester to Wigan and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Wigan - Chester train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Wigan Chester train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Wigan to Chester? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Wigan Chester ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Wigan to Chester (one way journey).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey