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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Leigh is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Leigh is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Leigh?

The distance between Rotherham and Leigh is 66 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Leigh without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £19 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Rotherham to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Leigh bus from?

Rotherham to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the Rotherham to Leigh bus arrive?

Rotherham to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Leigh is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rotherham to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3578+ hotels available in Leigh.

Rotherham to Leigh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 34 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
2h 35m
£19–41
Drive 55.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotherham to Leighcar 55.1 mi
1h 20m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4h 5m
£16–36
Train, line 34 bus
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Newton-le-Willowstrain
4. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
2h 55m
£23–54

Rotherham to Leigh by train and bus

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.8 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Leigh Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 5m.

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