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There are 6 ways to get from Leigh to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to CrewetrainWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 48m
    £42–91

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusUk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbusUk940 / ...
    7h 1m
    £12–45

  3. Drive 168 mi

    1. Drive from Leigh to Cardiffcar168 mi
    3h 40m
    £41–60

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeMAN - CWL
    7h 20m
    £75–199

  5. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Town Hall to Charlotte Streetbus35
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 18m

  6. Line 35 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Town Hall to Charlotte Streetbus35
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 2m

Leigh to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Leigh Town Hall to Cardiff Central via College Avenue, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Kingsway GD via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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