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How to get fromLeiston to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saxmundham to Ipswichtrain train Lowestoft - Ipswich / ...
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Colchestertrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    1h 18m
    £30–50

  2. Bus, line 717 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Library to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    2h 48m
    £6–11

  3. Line 64 bus

    1. Take the bus from Library to Deben Poolbus bus 64
    2h 34m
    £15–29

  4. Drive 43.1 mi

    1. Drive from Leiston to Colchestercar car 43.1 mi
    55 min
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leiston to Colchestertaxi taxi 43.1 mi
    55 min
    £90–110

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Library to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 93 / ...
    3h 56m

Leiston to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from Leiston to Colchester via Saxmundham and Ipswich in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, First in Norfolk & Suffolk operates a bus from Library to Deben Pool every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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