The average train between Gloucester and Wigan takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Wigan station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Gloucester to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Gloucester to Wigan train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gloucester and Wigan is 188.4 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 19m.