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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leigh is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Leigh is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Leigh?

The distance between Birmingham and Leigh is 96 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Leigh without a car is to train and line 609 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Birmingham to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Leigh bus from?

Birmingham to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Leigh bus arrive?

Birmingham to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Leigh is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Birmingham to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3614+ hotels available in Leigh.

Birmingham to Leigh - 4 ways to travel via train, line 609 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Leigh by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 609 bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus 609
2h 16m
£33–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
3h 18m
£19–42
Drive 85.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Leighcar 85.9 mi
1h 30m
£21–31
Train, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus 35
2h 56m
£35–64

Birmingham to Leigh by train and bus

96Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leigh Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and St Peter's Square in around 3h 18m.

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