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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Leigh is to bus and line 609 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Leigh is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Wigan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Southport to Leigh?

The distance between Southport and Leigh is 25 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Leigh without a car is to train and line 609 bus which takes 1h 25m and costs £7 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Southport to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Leigh bus from?

Southport to Leigh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Duke Street station.

Where does the Southport to Leigh bus arrive?

Southport to Leigh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Southport to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Leigh is 30 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Southport to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3576+ hotels available in Leigh.

Southport to Leigh - 4 ways to travel via train, line 609 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, line 609 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus 609
1h 25m
£8–12
Bus, line 609 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus 609 / ...
2h 46m
£4–5
Drive 29.4 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Leighcar 29.4 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Leightaxi 29.4 mi
39 min
£130–160

Southport to Leigh by train and bus

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 24.6 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Duke Street to Leigh Bus Station via Wigan Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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