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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Leigh is to bus and line 582 bus which costs £6 - £13 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Leigh is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Wigan Rail Stations and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Preston to Leigh?

The distance between Preston and Leigh is 23 miles. The road distance is 24.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Leigh without a car is to train and line 609 bus which takes 56 min and costs £7 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Preston to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Leigh bus from?

Preston to Leigh bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Wigan Rail Stations.

Where does the Preston to Leigh bus arrive?

Preston to Leigh bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Leigh is 24 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Preston to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3570+ hotels available in Leigh.

Preston to Leigh - 6 ways to travel via train, line 609 bus, and line 34 bus

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

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Train, line 609 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus 609
56 min
£7–13
Drive 24 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Leighcar 24 mi
33 min
£6–9
Train, line 34 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
1h 37m
£13–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Leightaxi 24 mi
33 min
£55–70
Line 610 bus
1. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Leigh Bus Stationbus 610 / ...
1h 15m
£7–13
Bus, line 582 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Town Hallbus 582 / ...
2h 24m
£6–12

Preston to Leigh by train and bus

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Distance: 22.6 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

Bee Network operates a bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Leigh Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 59 min.

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