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How to get fromCambridge to Leigh, Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Leigh, Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 14m
    £98–179

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk076 / ...
    7h 46m
    £24–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 28m
    £36–79

  4. Drive 172.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Leigh, Greater Manchestercar car 172.2 mi
    3h 19m
    £42–60

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Salford Crescent Rail Station to East Bond Streetbus bus
    5h 15m
    £102–368

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    6h 1m
    £97–146

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    6h 14m
    £58–182

  8. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    6h 55m
    £63–148

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    6h 46m
    £63–166

Cambridge to Leigh, Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar204Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Leigh, Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Leigh, Greater Manchester via King's Cross, London Euston, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, and Chadwick Street in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Leigh, Greater Manchester via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and East Bond Street in around 7h 28m.

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