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How to get fromMacclesfield to Leighby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Leigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester PiccadillytrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus StationbusV1 / ...
    1h 33m
  2. Train, line 34 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newton-le-Willowstrain
    3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus34
    2h 25m
    £8–25
  3. Drive 29.7 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Leighcar29.7 mi
    40 min
    £8–11
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Leightaxi29.7 mi
    40 min
    £60–80

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Leigh. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to St Peter's Square, then take the bus to Leigh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Leigh Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Rail Station in around 2h 25m.

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