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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Leigh is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Leigh is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Wigan North Western via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Swindon to Leigh?

The distance between Swindon and Leigh is 214 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Leigh without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Swindon to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Leigh bus from?

Swindon to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Leigh train from?

Swindon to Leigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Leigh?

The best way to get from Swindon to Leigh is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Swindon to Leigh bus arrive?

Swindon to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Leigh train arrive?

Swindon to Leigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Leigh is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Swindon to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3581+ hotels available in Leigh.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
5h 9m
£87–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 54m
£33–78
Drive 162 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Leighcar 162 mi
2h 48m
£40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 3m
£109–357
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 29m
£86–133

Swindon to Leigh by train and bus

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Distance: 213.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Leigh Town Hall via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Leigh Bus Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 54m.

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