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How to get fromLeigh-on-Sea to Colchesterby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Leigh-on-Sea to Colchester by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 3 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Belton Way East to Bus Stationbus bus 3
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    1h 46m
    £12–19

  2. Line 3 bus, line 371 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Belton Way East to Retail Marketbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Cathedral to High Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    2h 59m
    £4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Shenfieldtrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    1h 48m
    £25–41

  4. Drive  39.7 mi

    1. Drive from Leigh-on-Sea to Colchestercar car 39.7 mi
    45 min
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leigh-on-Sea to Colchestertaxi taxi 39.7 mi
    45 min
    £170–210

Leigh-on-Sea to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Leigh-on-Sea to Colchester via Southend Central, Southend Victoria, and Shenfield in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belton Way East to High Street via Retail Market and Cathedral in around 2h 59m.

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