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

The cheapest way to get from Leiston to Colchester is to bus and line 717 bus which costs £5 - £12 and takes 3h 16m.

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 - £16.

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 16m.

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 train which takes 1h 18m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m 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.

Train or bus from Leiston to Colchester?

The best way to get from Leiston to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 2h 34m.

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 1017+ hotels available in Colchester.

Leiston to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 64 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Leiston to Colchester 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 Ipswichtrain Lowestoft - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Colchestertrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 18m
£30–49
Bus, line 717 bus
cheapest
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 16m
£6–12
Line 64 bus
1. Take the bus from Library to Deben Poolbus 64
2h 34m
£15–28
Drive 43.1 mi
1. Drive from Leiston to Colchestercar 43.1 mi
55 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leiston to Colchestertaxi 43.1 mi
55 min
£90–110

Leiston to Colchester by bus and train

114Weekly Services

2h 34mAverage Duration

£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 hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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