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There are 10 ways to get from Leigh to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    4h 19m
    £93–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus Uk023
    2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk950
    7h 30m
    £24–37

  3. Drive  171.3 mi

    1. Drive from Leigh to Cambridgecar car 171.3 mi
    3h 19m
    £43–62

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    5h 30m
    £100–321

  5. Train via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    4h 45m
    £91–155

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    6h 36m
    £81–116

  7. Bus via Bedford

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 905
    8h 32m
    £30–50

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    6h 20m
    £69–264

  9. Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    6h 31m
    £67–225

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    3. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus
    7h 18m
    £78–238

Leigh to Cambridge by bus, train, and foot

Calendar209Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Cambridge via Wallgate, Wigan North Western, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Luton DART Parkway in around 7h 30m.

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