There are 7 ways to get from Didcot to Leigh by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m£66–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 25m£26–43Train, bus, line 35 bus
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banburytrain
- Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus 35
7h 14m£44–72Drive 166.8 mi
- Drive from Didcot to Leighcar 166.8 mi
2h 59m£42–60Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 6m£96–321Train, line 35 bus
- Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus 35
5h 19m£71–110Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 29m£104–237
Didcot to Leigh by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Leigh is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Didcot to Leigh is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Wigan North Western via Oxford and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Didcot and Leigh is 177 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.
The best way to get from Didcot to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Didcot to Leigh, including transfers.
Didcot to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Didcot to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Didcot to Leigh is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Didcot, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Leigh Town Hall via Oxford, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Leigh Bus Station via St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Didcot to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Didcot to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Leigh is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Didcot to Leigh.
There are 3575+ hotels available in Leigh.









