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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Leigh is to bus via Bristol which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Leigh is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Leigh?

The distance between Plymouth and Leigh is 314 miles. The road distance is 283.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £160 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Plymouth to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Leigh bus from?

Plymouth to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Leigh train from?

Plymouth to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Leigh?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Leigh is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £160 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Plymouth to Leigh bus arrive?

Plymouth to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Plymouth to Leigh train arrive?

Plymouth to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Leigh is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Plymouth to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3616+ hotels available in Leigh.

Plymouth to Leigh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Leigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 30m
£166–229
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
9h 37m
£28–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
9h 25m
£60–142
Drive 281.5 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Leighcar 281.5 mi
4h 39m
£69–99
Train to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 26m
£110–218
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 37m
£151–222
Train, line 57 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, line 34 bus
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus
7h 11m
£83–210

Plymouth to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly 4 times a week. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Leigh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 9h 25m.

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