What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Leiston?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Leiston is to line 717 bus and bus which costs £5 - £12 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Leiston?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Leiston is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Leiston?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Library via Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Colchester to Leiston?

The distance between Colchester and Leiston is 44 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Leiston without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Leiston without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Leiston?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Colchester to Leiston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leiston bus from?

Colchester to Leiston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Leiston?

The best way to get from Colchester to Leiston is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £21 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Colchester to Leiston bus arrive?

Colchester to Leiston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Leiston?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Leiston is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Colchester to Leiston.

Where can I stay near Leiston?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Leiston.

Colchester to Leiston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Colchester to Leiston by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Saxmundhamtrain Ipswich - Norwich / ...
1h 47m
£30–50
Line 717 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
2h 41m
£5–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
2h 16m
£11–21
Drive 40.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Leistoncar 40.9 mi
1h
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Leistontaxi 40.9 mi
1h
£85–110
Train, line 64 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Deben Pool to Librarybus 64
2h 40m
£15–28
Bus via Osborne Street
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus 93 / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
3h 15m

Colchester to Leiston by train and bus

203Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Leiston.

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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, First in Norfolk & Suffolk operates a bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Library hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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