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How to get fromSkipton to Leighby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train Skipton - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 48m
    £26–51

  2. Bus, line 35 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Stationbus bus M6
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 35
    4h 16m
    £8

  3. Line 280 bus, train, line 582 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus bus 280
    2. Take the train from Clitheroe to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Town Hallbus bus 582 / ...
    3h 16m
    £13–20

  4. Drive  45.8 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Leighcar car 45.8 mi
    1h 15m
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skipton to Leightaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    1h 15m
    £200–240

  6. Line 280 bus, line 22 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 1
    3h 44m

Skipton to Leigh by train and bus

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Leigh Bus Station via Leeds, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Leigh Town Hall via Interchange, Bus Station, and Bolton Interchange in around 3h 44m.

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