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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Cardiff is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff - North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Leigh to Cardiff?

The distance between Leigh and Cardiff is 182 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Leigh to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Cardiff bus from?

Leigh to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Cardiff train from?

Leigh to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Leigh to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Leigh to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Leigh to Cardiff bus arrive?

Leigh to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Leigh to Cardiff train arrive?

Leigh to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Cardiff is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Leigh to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Leigh to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 35 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Leigh to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 1m
£59–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h
£27–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 51m
£61–96
Drive 168 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Cardiffcar 168 mi
3h 43m
£42–61
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 58m
£73–188
Line 35 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus 35
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 24m
£57–92
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
12h 21m
£77–175
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
7h 50m
£89–174

Leigh to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 180.7 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Cardiff Central via Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Cardiff - North Road via Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h.

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