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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby to Leigh is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkby to Leigh is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkby and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkby station to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Kirkby Bus Station and arriving at Leigh Town Hall via Concourse and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Kirkby to Leigh?

The distance between Kirkby and Leigh is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkby to Leigh without a car is to train and line 609 bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £6 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Kirkby to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkby to Leigh bus from?

Kirkby to Leigh bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Kirkby Bus Station.

Where does the Kirkby to Leigh bus arrive?

Kirkby to Leigh bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Concourse station.

Can I drive from Kirkby to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkby to Leigh is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Kirkby to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3579+ hotels available in Leigh.

Kirkby to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 609 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkby to Leigh by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 609 bus
best
1. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Wigan Wallgatetrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus 609
1h 10m
£7–10
Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkby to Leighcar 17.5 mi
24 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkby to Leightaxi 17.5 mi
24 min
£35–50
Line 319 bus, line 375 bus, line 609 bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Concoursebus 319
2. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus 609
2h 2m
Bus, line 34 bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Rigby Street Southbus 297
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
2h 15m

Kirkby to Leigh by train and bus

84Weekly Services

1h 10mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Kirkby, Knowsley, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?

You can take a bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Leigh Town Hall via Concourse, Wigan Rail Stations, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 2h 2m.

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