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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Leigh is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Leigh is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Penrith to Leigh?

The distance between Penrith and Leigh is 95 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Leigh without a car is to train and line 609 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Penrith to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Leigh bus from?

Penrith to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where does the Penrith to Leigh bus arrive?

Penrith to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Leigh is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Penrith to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3599+ hotels available in Leigh.

Penrith to Leigh - 4 ways to travel via train, line 609 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Leigh by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 609 bus
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus 609
1h 58m
£33–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
3h 37m
£21–47
Drive 90.7 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Leighcar 90.7 mi
1h 35m
£23–32
Train, line 582 bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Town Hallbus 582 / ...
2h
£35–58

Penrith to Leigh by train and bus

128Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.3 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Rail Station to Leigh Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and St Peter's Square in around 3h 37m.

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