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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Leigh is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Leigh is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Bristol to Leigh?

The distance between Bristol and Leigh is 186 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Leigh without a car is to train and line 35 bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Bristol to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Leigh bus from?

Bristol to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Leigh train from?

Bristol to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Leigh?

The best way to get from Bristol to Leigh is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £19 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Bristol to Leigh bus arrive?

Bristol to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Leigh train arrive?

Bristol to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Leigh is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Bristol to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3590+ hotels available in Leigh.

Bristol to Leigh - 7 ways to travel via train, line 35 bus, bus, car, and plane

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Train, line 35 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus 35
4h 27m
£94–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
4h 59m
£19–30
Drive 168 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Leighcar 168 mi
2h 48m
£41–59
Fly from Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 49m
£57–151
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m
£80–123
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
5h 32m
£36–88
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 32m
£110–266

Bristol to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

73Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.2 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leigh Town Hall via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 4h 29m.

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