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Outbound fromReading to Wigan North Western by train
It takes an average of 4h 56m to travel from Reading to Wigan North Western by train, over a distance of around 160 miles (258 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Reading to Wigan North Western and tickets for this journey start from £48 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:15 | |
| Departure station | Reading | |
| Arrival station | Wigan North Western | |
| Journey time | From 3h 15m | |
| Distance | 160 miles (258 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £48 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Reading to Wigan North Western by train
Looking to travel from Reading to Wigan North Western by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 56 minutes to travel from Reading to Wigan North Western by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 15 minutes though. You'll usually find 16 trains per day running along the 160 miles (258 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Wigan North Western, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to Wigan North Western. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Reading to Wigan North Western in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £48.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Wigan North Western
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Consider a Season Ticket
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