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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Leigh is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Leigh is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Southampton to Leigh?

The distance between Southampton and Leigh is 245 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Southampton to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Leigh bus from?

Southampton to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Leigh train from?

Southampton to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Leigh?

The best way to get from Southampton to Leigh is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £260 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Southampton to Leigh bus arrive?

Southampton to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Leigh train arrive?

Southampton to Leigh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Leigh is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Southampton to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3584+ hotels available in Leigh.

Southampton to Leigh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Leigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 23m
£123–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 42m
£45–109
Drive 219.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Leighcar 219.1 mi
3h 52m
£54–78
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3h 58m
£82–203
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 5m
£109–164
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 42m
£103–339
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 45m
£94–253

Southampton to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 243.4 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Leigh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 42m.

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