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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 Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 24m
    £42–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 28m
    £20–74

  3. Drive 167.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Leighcar car 167.9 mi
    3h 41m
    £42–60

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    6h 51m
    £67–182

  5. Train, line 35 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 35
    4h 48m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    5h 18m

Cardiff to Leigh by train and bus

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leigh Town Hall via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Leigh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 6h 28m.

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