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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Leigh is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Leigh is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Newton-le-Willows via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Derby to Leigh?

The distance between Derby and Leigh is 100 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Derby to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Leigh bus from?

Derby to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Leigh train from?

Derby to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Leigh?

The best way to get from Derby to Leigh is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Derby to Leigh bus arrive?

Derby to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Leigh train arrive?

Derby to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Derby to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Leigh is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Derby to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3584+ hotels available in Leigh.

Derby to Leigh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Leigh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 10m
£38–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
5h 14m
£17–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
4h 27m
£37–59
Drive 70.4 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Leighcar 70.4 mi
1h 41m
£18–25

Derby to Leigh by train and bus

204Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.9 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Leigh Bus Station via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Leigh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 5h 14m.

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