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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Wigan North Western
- Departure station
- Wigan North Western station guide
- Address
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- Wallgate, WN1 1BH
Operators serving Wigan North Western
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Facilities at Wigan North Western
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Station £5/day
Explore the area around Wigan North Western
- Wigan Pier
- DW Stadium
About your departure station
Established in 1838 as part of the North Union Railway, Wigan North Western serves as the towns principal station with its impressive Victorian buildings.
Located on the West Coast Main Line, it provides important connections to London and Scotland.
The station represents how industrial Lancashire towns maintain strategic rail links, having preserved its historic character while serving modern intercity and commuter traffic.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Wigan North Western to Forest Gate?
Open the ticket search and enter Wigan North Western as your departure station and Forest Gate as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Wigan North Western and Forest Gate?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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