The Railway Road Dental Surgery
Dental practice · Leigh
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The Railway Road Dental Surgery is a dental practice in Leigh, Wigan. See its opening times, phone number, whether it offers NHS treatment and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- Dental practice
- Opening times
- Monday to Thursday 8:45am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:45pm; Friday 8:30am to 1:45pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New NHS patients
- Taking new NHS patients: adults aged 18 or over; adults entitled to free routine dental care; children aged 17 or under (see Dental treatment)
- Address
- 26 Railway Road, Leigh, WN7 4AU
- Telephone
- 01942 673201
- Provider
- Kuw Dental Ltd
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
If you need urgent dental care and cannot contact a dentist, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Go to A&E for serious injury, heavy bleeding or swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Show as a table
| Days | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:45am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:45pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 1:45pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the practice before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this practice, opening times last confirmed by the practice on 16 September 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01942 673201
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Location and travel
Address and map
The Railway Road Dental Surgery
26 Railway Road
Leigh
WN7 4AU
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Off-site car parking nearby
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 16 September 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Nearest bus stop: Bengal Street, Railway Road, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the dentist. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
Other facilities
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 16 September 2026.
About this dental practice
| Provider | Kuw Dental Ltd |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Listed as an NHS dentist on the NHS website |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| CQC location ID | 1-26007816912 |
Official website: The Railway Road Dental Surgery website
Dental treatment
New NHS patients
The practice says on the NHS website that it is taking new NHS patients.
This applies to:
- adults aged 18 or over
- adults entitled to free routine dental care
- children aged 17 or under
This changes often. Contact the practice to check before you go.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) page for this practice. Updated on the NHS website on 16 September 2026. Checked on 26 October 2026.
Ask the practice about private treatment and fees.
Regulation and quality
Dental practices in England must register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC inspects dental practices but does not give them ratings, so there is no rating to show here.
Read the CQC record for The Railway Road Dental Surgery
Frequently asked questions
When is The Railway Road Dental Surgery open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for The Railway Road Dental Surgery?
Telephone: 01942 673201.
Is The Railway Road Dental Surgery taking new NHS patients?
Taking new NHS patients: adults aged 18 or over; adults entitled to free routine dental care; children aged 17 or under. This is from the practice's NHS website information updated on 16 September 2026. It changes often, so contact the practice to check.
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