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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sheffield 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
    1h 57m
    £15–29

  2. Drive  52 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Leighcar car 52 mi
    1h 23m
    £13–19

  3. Train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    2h 9m

Sheffield to Leigh by train and bus

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Leigh. However, you can take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, walk to Chester Street, then take the bus to Leigh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Sheffield to Leigh in around 1h 23m.

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