Gloucester to Wigan by train

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Overview: trains from Gloucester to Wigan

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gloucester to Wigan, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:00 View journey
Last train 22:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 189
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey US$103.58 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 25m
Train operators 3

Travelling from Gloucester to Wigan by train

Considering a train trip from Gloucester to Wigan? 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.

Cost of train tickets between Gloucester and Wigan

The cheapest train tickets from Gloucester to Wigan start at US$103.58. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Gloucester to Wigan is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Gloucester and Wigan

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 23 trains make this journey of 189 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Gloucester is at 06:00 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:47.

During the weekend, 06:53 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:31 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 29 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Gloucester to Wigan

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 35 minutes. The total distance travelled is 189 kilometres.

When are tickets between Gloucester and Wigan available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Gloucester and Wigan can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Wigan

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Wigan.

FAQs about the train journey from Gloucester to Wigan

Want to know more about your journey from Gloucester to Wigan? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Gloucester to Wigan is 189 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.