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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leigh to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leigh to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 120 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£41 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leigh to Birmingham
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Trains from Leigh to Birmingham run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 6:05 |
Last train 21:01 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
FAQs: Leigh to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leigh to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leigh and Birmingham
Most Leigh to Birmingham trains use the Hag Fold to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Leigh and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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