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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Leigh takes 59 min and the fastest bus takes 52 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Leigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

59 min
Duration
17 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Manchester to Leigh bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Manchester and Leigh. The earliest departure is at 9:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Leigh at 11:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Leigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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

Bee Network operates a bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 49 min. Tyrer & Sons also services this route once a week.

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