There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Leigh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 27m£69–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 23m£23–37Drive 167.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Leighcar 167.9 mi
3h 42m£42–60Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 41m£65–116Train, line 610 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
- Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Leigh Bus Stationbus 610
5h 29m£89–136
Cardiff to Leigh by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leigh is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leigh is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Cardiff and Leigh is 187 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Cardiff to Leigh, including transfers.
Cardiff to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Leigh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Leigh is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Leigh, Wigan, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Leigh Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 23m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Cardiff to Leigh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Leigh is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Leigh.
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