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

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

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  1. Train, line 609 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesterntrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus609
    3h 22m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to BoltontrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport
    3h 35m
    £35–110

  3. Drive 201.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Leighcar201.1 mi
    3h 42m
    £50–71

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
    6h 17m
    £64–186

  5. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    6h 15m
    £64–204

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Leigh, Wigan, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bolton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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