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Leigh-on-Sea to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leigh-on-Sea and Colchester takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leigh-on-Sea to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Line 3 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Belton Way East to Retail Marketbus bus 3
  2. Take the bus from Cathedral to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
2h 49m
£4–6

Leigh-on-Sea to Colchester bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Leigh-on-Sea and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leigh-on-Sea is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Retail Market and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 52m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 44m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 12m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 26m • 1 change

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 28m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 52m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 25m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 28m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 52m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 25m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 28m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 52m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 25m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 28m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 52m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 25m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex3h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leigh-on-Sea to Colchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Leigh-on-Sea to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Leigh-on-Sea, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Belton Way East to Osborne Street via Retail Market and Cathedral in around 2h 49m.

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