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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Leigh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Leigh is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Newton-le-Willows via Moorgate station, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Leigh?

The distance between Chelmsford and Leigh is 238 miles. The road distance is 213.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Chelmsford to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Leigh bus from?

Chelmsford to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Leigh train from?

Chelmsford to Leigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Leigh?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Leigh is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Leigh bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Leigh train arrive?

Chelmsford to Leigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Leigh is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Chelmsford to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3584+ hotels available in Leigh.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 46m
£85–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
8h 40m
£31–59
Drive 212.3 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Leighcar 212.3 mi
3h 57m
£53–76
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
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 15m
£93–316
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
8h 20m
£104–160
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
10h 18m
£47–115
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 54m
£57–152
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
7h 1m
£54–172
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
6h 1m
£128–312

Chelmsford to Leigh by train, foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 236.8 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Leigh Bus Station via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Leigh Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and St Peter's Square in around 8h 40m.

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