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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Atherton to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    2h 43m
    £20–34

  2. Bus, line 110 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to St Peter's Squarebus bus V1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth's Schoolbus bus 110
    3h 46m
    £11–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to St Peter's Squarebus bus V1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    2h 48m
    £15–26

  4. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    3h 7m
    £15–26

  5. Drive  48.8 mi

    1. Drive from Leigh to Wakefieldcar car 48.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £12–18

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leigh to Wakefieldtaxi taxi 48.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £210–260

Leigh to Wakefield by bus and train

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Wakefield Kirkgate via Atherton Rail Station, Atherton, Manchester Victoria, and Huddersfield in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth's School via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 46m.

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