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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Leigh is to bus and line 34 bus which costs £3 - £7 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Leigh is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Leigh?

The distance between Birkenhead and Leigh is 21 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Leigh without a car is to train and line 34 bus which takes 58 min and costs £6 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Birkenhead to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Leigh bus from?

Birkenhead to Leigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Leigh bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Leigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at St Helens Central Interchange station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Leigh is 25 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Birkenhead to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3579+ hotels available in Leigh.

Birkenhead to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 34 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Birkenhead to Leigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 34 bus
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newton-le-Willowstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
58 min
£7–14
Bus, line 34 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to St Helens Central Interchangebus 10A
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
2h 40m
£3–6
Drive 25.3 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Leighcar 25.3 mi
39 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkenhead to Leightaxi 25.3 mi
39 min
£55–70
Train, line 610 bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Bryntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
2. Take the bus from Bryn Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus 610 / ...
1h 23m
£9–14

Birkenhead to Leigh by train and bus

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?

You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leigh Bus Station via St Helens Central Interchange and Chalon Way West in around 2h 40m.

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