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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Leiston is to bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Leiston is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Leiston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and arriving at Library via Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Leiston?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Saxmundham via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Leiston?

The distance between Chelmsford and Leiston is 66 miles. The road distance is 63.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Leiston without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Chelmsford to Leiston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Leiston bus from?

Chelmsford to Leiston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Leiston train from?

Chelmsford to Leiston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Leiston?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Leiston is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Leiston bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Leiston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Leiston train arrive?

Chelmsford to Leiston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Leiston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Leiston is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Chelmsford to Leiston.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Leiston?

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Where can I stay near Leiston?

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Chelmsford to Leiston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Leiston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Saxmundhamtrain Ipswich - Norwich / ...
2h 18m
£41–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stopbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
3h 39m
£7–12
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
2h 44m
£22–40
Drive 63.2 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Leistoncar 63.2 mi
1h 20m
£16–23

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Distance: 65.5 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Leiston via Ipswich and Saxmundham in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Library via Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 3h 39m.

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