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There are 8 ways to get from London to Leigh by train, bus, car or plane

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Train, line 9 bus

  1. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Western
  2. Take the line 9 bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hall

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Bus via Salford Crescent Rail Station

  1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Shudehill Interchange

Train

  1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station

Drive

  1. Drive from London Paddington to Leigh

Fly London Heathrow to Manchester, line 582 bus

  1. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN)
  2. Take the line 582 bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Town Hall

Fly London City to Manchester

  1. Fly from London City (LCY) to Manchester (MAN)

Fly London Heathrow to Liverpool

  1. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)

London to Leigh by train and bus

The journey time between London and Leigh is around 2h 43m and covers a distance of around 203 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 11 min. Operated by Avanti West Coast and Bee Network, the London to Leigh service departs from London Euston and arrives in Leigh Town Hall. Typically 193 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

193 Weekly Services
2h 43m Average Duration
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The cheapest way to get from London to Leigh is to bus via Salford Crescent Rail Station which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 7m.

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The fastest way to get from London to Leigh is to drive. Taking this option will cost £50 - £75 and takes 3h 20m.

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No, there is no direct bus from London station to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

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The distance between London and Leigh is 171 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.

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The best way to get from London to Leigh without a car is to train and line 9 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs .

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It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from London to Leigh, including transfers.

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London to Leigh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.

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The best way to get from London to Leigh is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £310 and takes 6h 10m.

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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

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London to Leigh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Manchester Shudehill Interchange station.

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Map of how to get from London to Leigh.
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  • Distance: 171.3 miles
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65 - £180 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £29 - £45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

Airlines
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Manchester
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£45 - £270
Flights from London City to Manchester via Dublin
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
£190 - £650
Flights from London City to Manchester via Belfast City
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£190 - £650
Flights from London City to Manchester via Isle Of Man
Ave. Duration
7h 10m
When
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price
£130 - £380
Flights from London City to Manchester via Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
6h
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
£190 - £650
Flights from London Heathrow to Liverpool via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£140 - £650
Flights from London Heathrow to Liverpool via Manchester, Dublin
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£140 - £650
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from London City to Manchester via Dublin
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
£190 - £650
Flights from London City to Manchester via Belfast City
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£190 - £650
Flights from London Heathrow to Liverpool via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£140 - £650
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from London City to Manchester via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£180 - £800
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from London City to Manchester via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 27m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£330 - £900
Loganair
Website
loganair.co.uk
Flights from London City to Manchester via Isle Of Man
Ave. Duration
7h 10m
When
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price
£130 - £380
Flights from London Heathrow to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£160 - £900
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Liverpool via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price
£170 - £750
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Liverpool via Jersey
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
£35 - £210
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone
00 44 345 528 0253
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Wigan North Western
Ave. Duration
1h 54m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£70 - £180
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£70 - £100
Anytime Single 1st Class
£120 - £180
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
Ave. Duration
2h 12m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£65 - £180
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£65 - £95
Anytime Single 1st Class
£120 - £180
Bus operators
Bee Network
Phone
+44 161 244 1000
Website
traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hall
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Schedules at
https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Town Hall
Ave. Duration
34 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Schedules at
https://tfgm.com/
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£29 - £45
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Manchester
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
£22 - £35
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Yes, the driving distance between London to Leigh is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from London to Leigh.

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British Airways offers flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport.

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There are 1541+ hotels available in Leigh. Prices start at £40 per night.

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The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.

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