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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Leigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 35 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 35
    2h 37m

  2. Drive 49 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Leighcar car 49 mi
    1h 5m
    £12–18

  3. Train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Huddersfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    2h 38m
    £21–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 171 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1 / ...
    3h 42m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Leightaxi taxi 49 mi
    1h 5m
    £100–130

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Westgate B to Dewsbury Bus Stationbus bus 268 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dewsbury to Salford Crescenttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salford Crescent Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1 / ...
    3h 50m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Leigh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 42m.

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