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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Leigh is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Leigh is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Oldham to Leigh?

The distance between Oldham and Leigh is 24 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Leigh without a car is to tram and bus which takes 1h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Oldham to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Leigh bus from?

Oldham to Leigh bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from John Street station.

Where does the Oldham to Leigh bus arrive?

Oldham to Leigh bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Leigh is 20 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Oldham to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3345+ hotels available in Leigh.

Oldham to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, line 34 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oldham to Leigh by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
1h 24m
Drive 19.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oldham to Leighcar 19.5 mi
29 min
£5–7
Tram, train, line 34 bus
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
1h 44m
£9–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Leightaxi 19.5 mi
29 min
£40–55
Line 83 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 83 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
1h 34m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 24.1 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Leigh Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter's Square in around 1h 34m.

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