The average train between Poole and Wigan takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Wigan at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Wigan station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Poole to Wigan train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Wigan train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Poole to Wigan train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Poole and Wigan is 317.7 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Wigan North Western via Bournemouth and Stafford in around 6h 29m.