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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Leigh is to bus via Birmingham which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Leigh is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Millennium Point, Shudehill Interchange and Salford Crescent Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Newton-le-Willows via London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Leigh?

The distance between Cambridge and Leigh is 262 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Leigh without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Cambridge to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Leigh bus from?

Cambridge to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Leigh train from?

Cambridge to Leigh train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Leigh?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Leigh is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Cambridge to Leigh bus arrive?

Cambridge to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cambridge to Leigh train arrive?

Cambridge to Leigh train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Leigh is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cambridge to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3580+ hotels available in Leigh.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 45m
£92–172
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 22m
£24–37
Drive 171.9 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Leighcar 171.9 mi
3h 19m
£43–62
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 32m
£108–340
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 59m
£95–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 58m
£36–84
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
6h 22m
£66–156
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
7h 1m
£71–164
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 31m
£58–163

Cambridge to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.4 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Leigh Bus Station via King's Cross, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Leigh Bus Station via Millennium Point, Shudehill Interchange, and Salford Crescent Rail Station in around 6h 22m.

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