Trains from Wigan to Blackpool

Wigan to Blackpool train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Wigan (North West England) to Blackpool (North West England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

On average, the journey takes normally 0h57m by train to cover the 27 miles to go to Blackpool from Wigan. The train duration can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes.

Fares will change depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Wigan to Blackpool train tickets

Wigan - Blackpool prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Wigan to Blackpool by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Wigan - Blackpool: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

Most of the time, the earlier you book your train, the cheaper it should be but there can be some exceptions. We had a look at the results from the past 6 months in order to identify the best time to book your train tickets Wigan to Blackpool. The results reveal that getting your train from Wigan to Blackpool in advance can be more expensive.

We found seats at £13 when buying your train 3 days in advance whereas you will need to spend at least £14 if you buy your train 7 days in advance. Thus, according to our data, the best time to buy your train ticket is 3 days in advance as it is 9% cheaper than 7 days in advance.

Best prices for Wigan to Blackpool trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Wigan and Blackpool by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Blackpool to Wigan and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Wigan - Blackpool train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Wigan Blackpool train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

• In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can estimate the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

  For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Wigan Blackpool ticket is £50.00 (1).

  Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Blackpool to Wigan (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey