What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Leigh?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Leigh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Leigh?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Leigh is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Salford Central Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Wigan North Western via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Ayr to Leigh?

The distance between Ayr and Leigh is 255 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Leigh without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Leigh?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ayr to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leigh bus from?

Ayr to Leigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leigh train from?

Ayr to Leigh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Leigh?

The best way to get from Ayr to Leigh is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Ayr to Leigh bus arrive?

Ayr to Leigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Leigh train arrive?

Ayr to Leigh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Leigh is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Ayr to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3623+ hotels available in Leigh.

Ayr to Leigh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 43 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Leigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 43m
£90–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 35m
£33–59
Drive 198.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Leighcar 198.8 mi
3h 40m
£49–70
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
6h 38m
£77–184
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Boltontrain
6h 37m
£74–146
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
7h 11m
£77–197
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
7h 45m
£65–188

Ayr to Leigh by train and bus

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.8 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Leigh, Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Leigh Town Hall via Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Leigh Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Salford Central Rail Station in around 6h 35m.

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