The average bus between Colchester and Leiston takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 4 times a day between Colchester and Leiston. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Leiston at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Old Cattle Market Bus Station and arriving at Library station via Library station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Colchester to Leiston bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Old Cattle Market Bus Station.
Colchester to Leiston bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Library station.
The distance between Colchester and Leiston is 57.9 km. The road distance is 66 km.
First in Norfolk & Suffolk operates a bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Library hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 30m.