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How to get fromLeigh to Burnleyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Salford Crescent Rail Stationbus bus V1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    2h 19m

  2. Drive 27.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leigh to Burnleycar car 27.6 mi
    55 min
    £7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Atherton to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
    2h 20m
    £17–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leigh to Burnleytaxi taxi 27.6 mi
    55 min
    £55–70

  5. Line 582 bus, line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Streetbus bus 152
    2h 41m

Leigh to Burnley by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Mechanics Institute via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Victoria Rail Station, and Printworks in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Atherton to Burnley Manchester Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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