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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.

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 42m 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 24m.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Aberystwyth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

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 52m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Aberystwyth train from?

Leigh to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Leigh to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Leigh to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Leigh to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leigh to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Leigh to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Aberystwyth is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Leigh to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 812+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

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

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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 Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
5h 52m
£52–84
Drive 117.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leigh to Aberystwythcar 117.9 mi
2h 42m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
7h 3m
£38–58
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 57m
£49–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 24m
£34–60

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Distance: 156 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Aberystwyth via Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 52m. 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 24m.

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