There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Leigh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 25m£74–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 31m£43–72Drive 171.9 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Leighcar 171.9 mi
3h 46m£43–62
Swansea to Leigh by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Leigh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Leigh is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Swansea and Leigh is 233 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Swansea to Leigh, including transfers.
Swansea to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Leigh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Leigh is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Leigh, Wigan, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Leigh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Swansea to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Leigh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Leigh is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Swansea to Leigh.
There are 3546+ hotels available in Leigh.