How to get from Burnley to Leigh by bus and train?

From Burnley to Leigh by bus and train

To get from Burnley to Leigh in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Manchester Road station to Atherton station. Next, take the 582 bus from Atherton Rail Station (Stop B) station to Leigh Town Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 582582
Walk to Leigh
Leaves from Burnley Manchester Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Headbolt Lane
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Atherton
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atherton Rail Station (Stop B)
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 582582
    Wait for bus
    582
    Leigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh Town Hall
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leigh
    Walk to
    Leigh
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Burnley to Leigh by bus and train via NORTHERN and V1

To get from Burnley to Leigh in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Manchester Road station to Salford Central station. Next, take the V1 bus from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy) station to Leigh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - V1V1
Walk to Leigh
Leaves from Burnley Manchester Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Headbolt Lane
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salford Central
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Leigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leigh
    Walk to
    Leigh
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burnley to Leigh

The distance between Burnley, North West and Leigh, North West is approximately 68.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burnley to Leigh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Burnley

Burnley is located at Bankfield, North West and the nearest public transport station is St James Street (Stop 3).

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • St James Street (Stop 3)
  • St James Street (Stop 1)
  • St James Street (Stop 2)

Public transport stations close to Leigh, North West

Leigh is located at Leigh, North West and the nearest public transport station is Bengal Street.

Bus stations close to Leigh:

  • Bengal Street
  • Henrietta Street
  • Leigh Town Hall

Related Routes

Alternative route from Burnley to Leigh by bus and train via NORTHERN and V1

To get from Burnley to Leigh in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Manchester Road station to Salford Central station. Next, take the V1 bus from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy) station to Leigh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - V1V1
Walk to Leigh
Leaves from Burnley Manchester Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Headbolt Lane
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salford Central
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Leigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leigh
    Walk to
    Leigh
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Leigh?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 582.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Burnley to Leigh?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line V1.

  • Is there a direct train between Burnley and Leigh?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Burnley to Leigh?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Burnley Manchester Road station near Burnley in Burnley to Headbolt Lane station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Headbolt Lane station near Leigh in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Burnley to Leigh by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Burnley in Burnley and Leigh in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Burnley to get to Leigh?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Burnley Manchester Road station near Burnley in Burnley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Burnley and Leigh?

    Get off the train at the Headbolt Lane stop, which is closest to Leigh in North West.