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How to get fromLeigh to Skiptonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leedstrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train Leeds - Skipton / ...
    2h 47m
    £25–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    4h 12m
    £10

  3. Line 582 bus, train, line 280 bus

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 280
    3h 57m
    £13–20

  4. Drive  45.7 mi

    1. Drive from Leigh to Skiptoncar car 45.7 mi
    1h 16m
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leigh to Skiptontaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    1h 16m
    £200–240

  6. Line 1 bus, line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    4h 37m

Leigh to Skipton by bus and train

Calendar231Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Skipton via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, and Leeds in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bus Station Arrive via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 4h 12m.

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