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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Leigh is to bus and line 35 bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Leigh is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Leicester to Leigh?

The distance between Leicester and Leigh is 126 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Leigh without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Leicester to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Leigh bus from?

Leicester to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Leigh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Leigh is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Leicester to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3577+ hotels available in Leigh.

Leicester to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 35 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
3h 26m
£44–72
Bus, line 35 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus 35
5h 11m
£14–20
Drive 100.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Leighcar 100.9 mi
2h 2m
£25–37
Train, line 34 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newton-le-Willowstrain
4. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
3h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 25m
£22–36

Leicester to Leigh by train and bus

216Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.3 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Leigh Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 5h 11m.

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