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How to get fromMacclesfield to Leighby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Macclesfield to Leigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1 / ...
    1h 28m
    £8–15

  2. Train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    1h 46m
    £12–28

  3. Drive 29.7 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Leighcar car 29.7 mi
    41 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Leightaxi taxi 29.7 mi
    41 min
    £60–80

  5. Train, line 35 bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 35
    1h 51m
    £8–15

Macclesfield to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar432Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Leigh. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to St Peter's Square, then take the bus to Leigh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Leigh Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 1h 46m.

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