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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Leigh is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Leigh is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Copeland Street and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Donington Park and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Derby to Leigh?

The distance between Derby and Leigh is 97 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Leigh without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Derby to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Leigh bus from?

Derby to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park station.

Train or bus from Derby to Leigh?

The best way to get from Derby to Leigh is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Derby to Leigh bus arrive?

Derby to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.

Can I drive from Derby to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Leigh is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Derby to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 2072+ hotels available in Leigh.

Derby to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Leigh by train, bus, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
2h 52m
£35–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus D3
5h 29m
£16–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
4h 26m
£36–57
Drive 70.4 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Leighcar 70.4 mi
1h 41m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 30m
£42–76

Derby to Leigh by train and bus

219Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.1 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Leigh Bus Station via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Rail Station in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A once a week. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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