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How to get fromCardiff to Leighby train, bus, car or plane

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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 CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North WesterntrainRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
    4h 29m
    £53–79

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    6h 34m
    £14–46

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    6h 31m
    £20–64

  4. Drive 167.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Leighcar167.9 mi
    3h 40m
    £42–61

  5. 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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
    6h 55m
    £85–198

  6. Train, line 35 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus35
    4h 48m

Cardiff to Leigh by train and bus

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest 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 29m. 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 31m.

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