Travelling from Wigan to Bristol by train

Considering a train trip from Wigan to Bristol? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Wigan and Bristol

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £104.47, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Wigan and Bristol

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Wigan to Bristol by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:45

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:53

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:06

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:44

  • Average number of daily trains: 27 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 37 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Wigan to Bristol

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 49 minutes, spanning 226 kilometres in total.

Booking Wigan to Bristol trains in advance

Booking your Wigan to Bristol tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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Making your Wigan to Bristol travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Bristol.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Wigan to Bristol by train?

The distance between Wigan and Bristol is 226 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Wigan to Bristol?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at £104.47. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Wigan to Bristol train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 5 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Wigan to Bristol by train?

The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 49 minutes.