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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Derby is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Derby. However, there are services departing from Newton-le-Willows and arriving at Derby via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Leigh to Derby?

The distance between Leigh and Derby is 100 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Leigh to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Derby train from?

Leigh to Derby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Leigh to Derby train arrive?

Leigh to Derby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Derby is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Leigh to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2306+ hotels available in Derby.

Leigh to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leigh to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 50m
£32–61
Drive 71 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leigh to Derbycar 71 mi
1h 42m
£18–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Oxford Road Stationbus V1
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Alfretontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
4h 33m
£36–54
Bus, train via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Oxford Road Stationbus V1
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
2h 58m
£29–54

Leigh to Derby by bus and train

198Weekly Services

2h 50mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.8 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Derby via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 2h 50m.

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