The average train between Reading and Wigan takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Wigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Wigan station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Reading to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Reading to Wigan train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Reading and Wigan is 258 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 58m.