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How to get fromBootle to Leighby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bootle to Leigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 34 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newton-le-Willowstrain
    3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus34
    2h 13m
    £9–15

  2. Drive 23.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bootle to Leighcar23.6 mi
    30 min
    £6–9

  3. Train, line 19 bus

    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainSouthport - Hunts Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M to Leigh Bus Stationbus19 / ...
    2h 14m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bootle to Leightaxi23.6 mi
    30 min
    £50–65

  5. Bus, train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus47
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newton-le-Willowstrain
    3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus34
    2h 14m
    £6–13

  6. Bus, train, line 610 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sandy Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus53
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Bryntrain
    3. Take the bus from Bryn Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus610 / ...
    2h 27m

Bootle to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bootle to Leigh. However, you can take the train to Liverpool Central, walk to Liverpool Lime Street, take the train to Newton-le-Willows, walk to Newton-le-Willows Rail Station, then take the line 34 bus to Leigh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Leigh Bus Station via Liverpool South Parkway, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M in around 2h 14m.

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