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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, 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 St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1 / ...
    3h 49m
    £57–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 37m
    £35–65

  3. Drive  182.8 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Leighcar car 182.8 mi
    3h 3m
    £46–67

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    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
    4h 29m
    £65–269

  5. Train

    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
    6h 12m
    £65–129

  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 40m
    £73–228

Watford to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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 hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Leigh Bus Station via Bletchley, Coventry, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 6h 12m.

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