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How to get fromLeigh to Swanseaby bus, train, car, or 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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  1. Line 35 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 33m
    £72–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 111 / ...
    9h 19m
    £42–75

  3. Drive  171.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leigh to Swanseacar car 171.4 mi
    3h 45m
    £43–62

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    8h 30m
    £66–270

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 38m
    £76–125

Leigh to Swansea by bus, foot, and train

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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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 St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 19m. 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 38m.

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