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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Leicester is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Leigh to Leicester?

The distance between Leigh and Leicester is 127 miles. The road distance is 101.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Leicester without a car is to line 34 bus and train which takes 3h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Leigh to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Leicester bus from?

Leigh to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Leigh to Leicester bus arrive?

Leigh to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Leicester is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Leigh to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 987+ hotels available in Leicester.

Leigh to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 34 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 34 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus 34
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 44m
£14–21
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
5h 42m
£21–37
Drive 100.8 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Leicestercar 100.8 mi
2h 2m
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Oxford Road Stationbus V1
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain
4h 29m
£49–75

Leigh to Leicester by bus

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 42m.

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