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How to get fromColchester to Leistonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Leiston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Saxmundhamtrain train Ipswich - Norwich / ...
    1h 47m
    £43–60

  2. Line 717 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 816 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    2h 54m
    £5–8

  3. Drive  40.9 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Leistoncar car 40.9 mi
    1h
    £11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Leistontaxi taxi 40.9 mi
    1h
    £180–220

  5. Train, line 522 bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
    2. Take the bus from Police Station to Librarybus bus 522 / ...
    3h 16m
    £26–40

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus bus 93 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    3h 29m

Colchester to Leiston by bus and foot

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Leiston via Ipswich and Saxmundham in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Library via Cardinal Park Cinema and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 2h 54m.

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