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How to get fromRotherham to Leighby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotherham to Leigh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    2h 34m
    £19–41

  2. Drive 55.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotherham to Leighcar car 55.1 mi
    1h 20m
    £14–20

  3. Train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    3h 1m
    £23–53

Rotherham to Leigh by train and bus

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotherham to Leigh. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, walk to Chester Street, then take the bus to Leigh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotherham to Leigh in around 1h 20m.

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