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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Leigh is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Leigh is to train and line 609 bus which takes 3h 22m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Salford Central Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Bolton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Leigh?

The distance between Glasgow and Leigh is 214 miles. The road distance is 204.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Leigh without a car is to train and line 609 bus which takes 3h 22m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Glasgow to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Leigh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Leigh train from?

Glasgow to Leigh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Leigh?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Leigh is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 3h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Glasgow to Leigh bus arrive?

Glasgow to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Leigh train arrive?

Glasgow to Leigh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Leigh is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Glasgow to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3614+ hotels available in Leigh.

Glasgow to Leigh - 7 ways to travel via train, line 609 bus, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Leigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 609 bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus 609
3h 22m
£75–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 1m
£30–45
Drive 203.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Leighcar 203.4 mi
3h 29m
£50–72
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 55m
£58–167
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Boltontrain Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport
3h 38m
£78–131
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 4m
£54–170
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 5m
£61–157

Glasgow to Leigh by train and bus

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Leigh, Wigan, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Glasgow Central to Bolton 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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