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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, line 34 bus

    best
    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
    2h 46m

  2. Drive  55.1 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corporation Street/Market Street to Sheffield Interchange/C4bus bus 73 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    2h 57m
    £17–34

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  • Distance: 69.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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, take the train to Newton-le-Willows, walk to Newton-le-Willows Interchange, then take the line 34 bus to Leigh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corporation Street/Market Street to Leigh Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/C4, Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Chester Street in around 2h 57m.

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