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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Swansea is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Atherton and arriving at Swansea via Wigan North Western and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Leigh to Swansea?

The distance between Leigh and Swansea is 230 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Swansea without a car is to line 35 bus and train which takes 6h 33m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Leigh to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Swansea bus from?

Leigh to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Swansea train from?

Leigh to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Leigh to Swansea?

The best way to get from Leigh to Swansea is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Leigh to Swansea bus arrive?

Leigh to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Leigh to Swansea train arrive?

Leigh to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Swansea is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Leigh to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Swansea.

Leigh to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, line 35 bus, bus, car, and plane

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

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Line 35 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus 35
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 33m
£72–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
8h 51m
£30–54
Drive 171.4 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Swanseacar 171.4 mi
3h 44m
£43–62
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
8h 27m
£73–266
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 36m
£76–127

Leigh to Swansea by bus, foot, and train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Swansea via Atherton Rail Station, Atherton, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 6h 36m.

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