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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Leigh is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Leigh is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Swindon to Leigh?

The distance between Swindon and Leigh is 214 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £35 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Swindon to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Leigh bus from?

Swindon to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Leigh?

The best way to get from Swindon to Leigh is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £35 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Swindon to Leigh bus arrive?

Swindon to Leigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Leigh is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Swindon to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Leigh.

Swindon to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 35 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Leigh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
4h 59m
£35–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 5m
£25–56
Drive 162.1 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Leighcar 162.1 mi
2h 46m
£40–58
Train, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus 35
5h 50m
Train, bus, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus 35
7h 6m

Swindon to Leigh by train and bus

100Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.2 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Leigh Town Hall via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Leigh Bus Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 5m.

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