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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Birmingham is to bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road which costs £11 - £17 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Newton-le-Willows and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Leigh to Birmingham?

The distance between Leigh and Birmingham is 88 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £26 - £45.

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

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

Where do I catch the Leigh to Birmingham bus from?

Leigh to Birmingham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Leigh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Birmingham train from?

Leigh to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Leigh to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Leigh to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Leigh to Birmingham bus arrive?

Leigh to Birmingham bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at St Peter's Square station.

Where does the Leigh to Birmingham train arrive?

Leigh to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Birmingham is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Leigh to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3365+ hotels available in Birmingham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 10m
£27–43
Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Manchester Town Hallbus V1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
4h 34m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to St Peter's Squarebus V1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3h 50m
£16–26
Drive 85.2 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Birminghamcar 85.2 mi
1h 31m
£21–31
Line 609 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Way to Wallgatebus 609
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 34m
£32–57

Leigh to Birmingham by bus and train

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Distance: 87.3 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station via St Peter's Square and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 3h 50m.

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