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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Leigh is to bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Leigh is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Atherton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Burnley to Leigh?

The distance between Burnley and Leigh is 42 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Burnley to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Leigh bus from?

Burnley to Leigh bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Leigh train from?

Burnley to Leigh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Leigh?

The best way to get from Burnley to Leigh is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Burnley to Leigh bus arrive?

Burnley to Leigh bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Leigh train arrive?

Burnley to Leigh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Atherton station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Leigh is 28 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Burnley to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3575+ hotels available in Leigh.

Burnley to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 152 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Athertontrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
1h 30m
£15–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
2h 25m
£5
Drive 27.6 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Leighcar 27.6 mi
55 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Leightaxi 27.6 mi
55 min
£120–150
Line 152 bus, line 1 bus, line 582 bus
1. Take the bus from St James Street to Bus Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 1
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Town Hallbus 582 / ...
2h 38m

Burnley to Leigh by train and bus

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Distance: 41.9 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Atherton hourly. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Leigh Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and St Peter's Square in around 2h 25m.

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