The average bus between Leigh and Kirkby takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly bus service from Leigh to Kirkby. 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 hourly between Leigh and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Leigh is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Wallgate and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leigh to Kirkby? 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 Leigh to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Leigh station and arriving at Kirkby station via Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Leigh to Kirkby bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Leigh Bus Station.
Leigh to Kirkby bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Kirkby Bus Station.
The distance between Leigh and Kirkby is 24.7 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station via Wallgate, Wigan Rail Stations, and Concourse in around 2h 10m.