The cheapest and fastest trains from Leigh to London
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leigh to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leigh to London will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leigh for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 274 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Leigh to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leigh to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 274 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£77 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £148 Average Price |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leigh to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Leigh to London trains for tomorrow, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 Leigh | 3h30 | 10:30 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:11 Leigh | 3h58 | 12:09 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leigh to London
Trains from Leigh to London run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 274 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 274 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Leigh to London trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Leigh and London from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leigh to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leigh to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leigh and London
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access via lifts between the street and Platform 2 for eastbound District line services, and Platforms 3 and 4 for London Overground services only.
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards and a limited range of National Rail tickets. Please note: It is NOT possible to collect pre-paid tickets from this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: London Overground replacement buses are not normally provided. London Underground replacement buses stop in Warwick Road (towards Earl's Court) and Earl's Court Road (towards Wimbledon)
- Metro: District Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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