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 - £23 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 Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

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 40m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Leigh to Leicester bus arrive?

Leigh to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus 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 1019+ 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 40m
£47–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 44m
£14–23
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 28m
£56–88
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 / ...
6h 24m
£26–62

Leigh to Leicester by bus and train

114Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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