The cheapest and fastest trains from Wigan to Hereford
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wigan to Hereford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wigan to Hereford will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
To travel from Wigan to Hereford you need to make at least one change.
L02357+
L64722
L02252_L02274+
L64716
W02948+
L64724
W02972+
L64718
W02947+
L64726
W01980+
L64720
W02948+
L64724
W02947+
L64726
L02357+
L64722
W02972+
L64718Live departures
Wigan to Hereford train times
The table below shows live departures for Wigan to Hereford trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L02252_L02274+ L64716 | 06:12 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h31 | 08:43 Hereford station (HFD) | 1 change | |
W02972+ L64718 | On time 07:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h16 | 09:47 Hereford station (HFD) | 1 change | |
W01980+ L64720 | On time 08:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h03 | 10:34 Hereford station (HFD) | 1 change | |
L02357+ L64722 | On time 09:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h13 | 11:44 Hereford station (HFD) | 1 change | |
W02948+ L64724 | 10:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h08 | 12:39 Hereford station (HFD) | 1 change | |
W02947+ L64726 | On time 11:31 Wigan North Western (WGN) | 2h12 | 13:43 Hereford station (HFD) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wigan to Hereford
FAQs: Wigan to Hereford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wigan to Hereford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hereford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wigan and Hereford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 05:15 - 18:45 Sunday 08:40 - 18:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is located in the subway; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Behind the ticket office to the rear of the drop off area and Taxi rank
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Rail replacement bus pick up point can be found on the station car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level access into the ticket hall, down 30 steps onto the platform, or via a lift on the left inside the ticket hall. Please note Lifts are available 0515-2230 Monday to Saturday, and 0700-2130 Sunday. If you wish to travel to or from this station after these times, please call 0800 138 5560 for advice.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Adjacent to Wigan North Western rail station for buses to St Helen?s, Southport, Ormskirk and Warrington. Maximum distance 200 yards/183m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop off outside the station
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:10 - 17:45 Sunday 08:10 - 18:45
- Car Park: Main Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access through the ticket hall to Platform 3 and 4. A footbridge lifts connects Platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone (coins only) is available for use on platform 3.
- Accessible taxis: Available from the taxi rank.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The ticket machines are only accessible during ticket office opening hours.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Limited cycle stands are available in the car park, adjacent to the bus shelter.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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