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How to get fromSowerby Bridge to Leighby train, bus, car, taxi or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Sowerby Bridge to Leigh by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train, line 34 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sowerby Bridge to Newton-le-WillowstrainLeeds - Chester
    2. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus34
    1h 47m
    £15–35

  2. Drive 33.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sowerby Bridge to Leighcar33.1 mi
    44 min
    £9–12

  3. Line 587 bus, line 471 bus, line 582 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wharf Street to Rochdale Interchangebus587
    2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus471
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Town Hallbus582 / ...
    2h 49m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sowerby Bridge to Leightaxi33.1 mi
    44 min
    £80–100

  5. Train, line 583 bus

    1. Take the train from Sowerby Bridge to AthertontrainLeeds - Wigan North Western / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atherton Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus583
    2h 24m

  6. Line 590 bus, tram, bus

    1. Take the bus from Albert Road to Rochdale Interchangebus590
    2. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram
    3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus StationbusV1 / ...
    3h 20m

Sowerby Bridge to Leigh by train and bus

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sowerby Bridge, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?

You can take a bus from Wharf Street to Leigh Town Hall via Rochdale Interchange and Bolton Interchange in around 2h 49m.

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