Wigan to Taunton by train

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Overview: trains from Wigan to Taunton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wigan to Taunton, 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 05:45 View journey
Last train 23:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 282
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey €80.19 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 49m
Train operators 3

Taking the train from Wigan to Taunton

Ready to book a trip from Wigan to Taunton by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Wigan and Taunton

The cheapest train tickets from Wigan to Taunton start at €80.19. 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 Wigan to Taunton is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 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 Wigan and Taunton

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 19 trains make this journey of 282 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Wigan is at 05:45 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:59.

During the weekend, 06:28 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:44 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 55 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Wigan to Taunton

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 45 minutes, spanning 282 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Wigan and Taunton available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Wigan and Taunton can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Wigan to Taunton travels smooth and enjoyable

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

FAQs about the train journey from Wigan to Taunton

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

The total journey from Wigan to Taunton is 282 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.