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

The cheapest way to get from Leiston to Colchester is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiston to Colchester is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Leiston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at Coach Stop via Cardinal Park Cinema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Leiston to Colchester?

The distance between Leiston and Colchester is 44 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiston to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Leiston to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiston to Colchester bus from?

Leiston to Colchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Library station.

Where does the Leiston to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiston to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiston to Colchester is 43 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Leiston to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Leiston to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Leiston to Colchester by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Alde Valley Sixth Form to Street Farm Roadbus 64
2. Take the train from Saxmundham to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Colchestertrain
2h 9m
Drive 43.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leiston to Colchestercar 43.1 mi
55 min
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Library to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leiston to Colchestertaxi 43.1 mi
55 min
£90–110
Bus via Osborne Street
1. Take the bus from Library to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 93 / ...
3h 55m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leiston to Colchester.

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Library to Coach Stop via Old Cattle Market Bus Station and Cardinal Park Cinema in around 3h 14m.

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