The average bus between Cardiff and Leigh takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Leigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Leigh. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Leigh at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Leigh? 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 bus from Cardiff to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Leigh station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Cardiff to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Cardiff and Leigh is 228.6 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Leigh Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 9m.