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How to get fromSouthampton to Leighby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Leigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 22m
    £102–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    7h 27m
    £42–69

  3. Drive  219.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Leighcar car 219.1 mi
    3h 52m
    £54–78

  4. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    5h 47m
    £96–332

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 6m
    £95–145

  6. Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    7h 30m
    £88–206

Southampton to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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 £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Leigh Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 27m.

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