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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Aberystwyth is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £60 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Leigh to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Leigh and Aberystwyth is 157 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Leigh to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Aberystwyth bus from?

Leigh to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Leigh to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Leigh to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Leigh to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Leigh to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Aberystwyth is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Leigh to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 776+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Leigh to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 35 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
5h 48m
£36–62
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
8h 26m
£22–58
Drive 117.9 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Aberystwyth117.9 mi
2h 40m
£30–42
Line 35 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Town Hall to Charlotte Street35
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
6h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus InterchangeX30
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Car ParkT8
3. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
9h 25m

Leigh to Aberystwyth by bus and train

83Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.1 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Leigh Town Hall to Aberystwyth via College Avenue, Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 26m.

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