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 £12 - £20 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 39m.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Newton-le-Willows and arriving at Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 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 train which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 do I catch the Leigh to Leicester train from?

Leigh to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Leigh to Leicester?

The best way to get from Leigh to Leicester is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Leigh to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leigh to Leicester train arrive?

Leigh to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton 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 988+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 44m
£45–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 44m
£13–20
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
5h 39m
£27–68
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
£55–87

Leigh to Leicester by bus and train

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Leicester via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Piccadilly, and Nuneaton in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, 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 39m.

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