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

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

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  1. Train, line 35 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 35
    4h 8m
    £58–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 56m
    £41–99

  3. Drive 182.8 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Leighcar car 182.8 mi
    3h 3m
    £45–65

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train, line 34 bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 32m
    £68–265

  5. Train, line 35 bus via Coventry

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Bletchleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bletchley to Coventrytrain train
    3. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 35
    6h 32m
    £78–146

  6. Fly from Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    6h 48m
    £66–164

Watford to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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