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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 25m
    £45–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    7h 11m
    £14–37

  3. Drive 167.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Leighcar167.9 mi
    3h 40m
    £42–60

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBRS - MAN
    6h 38m
    £79–195

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North WesterntrainRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
    4h 37m
    £39–107

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
    3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus StationbusV1
    5h 25m

Cardiff to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Leigh, Wigan, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Leigh Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Salford Crescent Rail Station in around 7h 11m.

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