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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Leigh is to train and bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 36m.

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 - £75.

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, Golders Green Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

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 Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Leigh?

The distance between Chelmsford and Leigh is 226 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 3m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 3m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Leigh bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green 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 3586+ hotels available in Leigh.

Chelmsford to Leigh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to Leigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 3m
£78–146
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 36m
£43–94
Drive 212.3 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Leighcar 212.3 mi
3h 57m
£52–75
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
£88–315
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 15m
£104–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
8h 17m
£46–108
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 39m
£57–151
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 57m
£48–157
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
5h 45m
£128–306

Chelmsford to Leigh by bus and train

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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, Warrington Bank Quay, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Leigh Bus Station via Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 8h 17m.

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