The average train between Swindon and Wigan takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Wigan at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Wigan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Wigan station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Swindon to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Swindon to Wigan train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Swindon and Wigan is 228.2 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Wigan North Western via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 19m.