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There are 6 ways to get from Leigh to Nelson by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 582 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Mary's Way to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    3. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain train
    2h 52m
    £12–23

  2. Drive 33.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leigh to Nelsoncar car 33.4 mi
    57 min
    £9–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Salford Crescent Rail Stationbus bus V1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    2h 58m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leigh to Nelsontaxi taxi 33.4 mi
    57 min
    £70–85

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Atherton to Rose Grovetrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
    3h 20m
    £19–35

  6. Line 582 bus, line 1 bus, line 152 bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Clough Roadbus bus 60
    3h 58m

Leigh to Nelson by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Beech Tree Close via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Atherton to Rose Grove hourly. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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