From Reading to Wigan by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Reading to Wigan by train. With 62 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost from Reading to Wigan

Ready to book tickets from Reading to Wigan? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Reading and Wigan typically run US$80.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 months in advance.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Reading to Wigan

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Reading to Wigan:

  • 01:15 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:45 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 04:12 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 21:45 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 3 minutes from Reading toward Wigan.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 62 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Reading to Wigan

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 5 minutes, spanning 258 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Reading and Wigan?

You can secure tickets for travel between Reading and Wigan up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your Reading to Wigan travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Wigan.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Reading to Wigan?

The total distance from Reading to Wigan is 258 kilometres.

What is the Reading to Wigan train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$80.50. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Reading to Wigan?

Tickets for this journey become available 4 months ahead of the travel date.

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

The fastest journey is 3 hours and 5 minutes.