What is the cheapest way to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Leiston and Clacton-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at Pier Avenue via Old Cattle Market Bus Station and Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea?

The distance between Leiston and Clacton-on-Sea is 62 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.

How do I travel from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £25 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea bus from?

Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Library station.

Train or bus from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea bus arrive?

Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Old Cattle Market Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Clacton-on-Sea?

There are 916+ hotels available in Clacton-on-Sea.

Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea 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 Saxmundham to IpswichLowestoft - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to Clacton-on-SeaLondon Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 9m
£25–47
Drive 48.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea48.8 mi
1h 7m
£12–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Station64
3h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea48.8 mi
1h 7m
£100–130
Bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Library to Old Cattle Market Bus Station64
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Osborne Street93 / ...
3. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Pier Avenue76 / ...
5h 47m

Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea by bus and train

114Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea.

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Distance: 61.5 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Leiston, England and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Library to Clacton-on-Sea via Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, Ipswich, and Colchester in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, First in Norfolk & Suffolk operates a bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Station hourly, and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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