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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leiston and Colchester takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leiston to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 42m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Stationbus bus 64
2h 14m
£14–19

Leiston to Colchester bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Leiston and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiston is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Colchester at 2:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Tower Ramparts Bus Station and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express8h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 20m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 50m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 20m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 34m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 5m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 50m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 34m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 5m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 50m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 34m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 5m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 50m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 34m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 5m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express2h 50m • 1 change

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiston to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 45.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Leiston, England and Colchester, England?

First in Norfolk & Suffolk operates a bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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