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 £26 - £45 and takes 5h 52m.

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 Clarence Parade, Park & Ride and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

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 Newton-le-Willows via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Swindon to Leigh?

The distance between Swindon and Leigh is 206 miles. The road distance is 162.6 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 21m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 21m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 52m.

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 3575+ 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain
5h 21m
£75–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus Cf4
5h 52m
£27–43
Drive 161.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Leighcar 161.6 mi
2h 48m
£40–58
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 28m
£75–119

Swindon to Leigh by train and bus

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Leigh Bus Station via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Leigh Bus Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M in around 5h 52m.

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