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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Leigh is to bus which costs £9 - £30 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Leigh is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Salford Crescent Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Bath to Leigh?

The distance between Bath and Leigh is 197 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Bath to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Leigh bus from?

Bath to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Leigh?

The best way to get from Bath to Leigh is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £30 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Bath to Leigh bus arrive?

Bath to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Bath to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Leigh is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Bath to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3387+ hotels available in Leigh.

Bath to Leigh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North WesternRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
5h 11m
£40–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
6h 30m
£9–30
Drive 173.8 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Leigh173.8 mi
3h 6m
£44–64
Fly from Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willows
6h 19m
£89–185
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
7h 26m
£14–44
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willows
5h 25m
£100–275

Bath to Leigh by train and bus

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Leigh Town Hall via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £9–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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