The average bus between Clacton-on-Sea and Leiston takes 8h 4m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Clacton-on-Sea to Leiston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Clacton-on-Sea and Leiston. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Leiston at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Leiston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Clacton-on-Sea to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea station and arriving at Leiston station via Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Clacton-on-Sea to Leiston bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Old Cattle Market Bus Station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Leiston bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Library station.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Leiston is 54.6 km. The road distance is 102 km.
First in Norfolk & Suffolk operates a bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Library every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 30m.