There are 8 ways to get from Leigh to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 19m£93–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
8h 15m£35–80Drive 171.3 mi
- Drive from Leigh to Cambridgecar 171.3 mi
3h 18m£43–62Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 27m£100–327Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Oxford Road Stationbus V1
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
5h 51m£65–112Train
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 34m£94–137Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 25m£62–174Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 25m£66–157
Leigh to Cambridge by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Cambridge is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Leigh to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Leigh and Cambridge is 257 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.
The best way to get from Leigh to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Leigh to Cambridge, including transfers.
Leigh to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Leigh to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Leigh to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 25m.
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 Drummer St Bus Station via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Leigh to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Leigh to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Cambridge is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Leigh to Cambridge.
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