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There are 6 ways to get from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saxmundham to Ipswichtrain train Lowestoft - Ipswich / ...
    2. Take the train from Colchester to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    2h 21m
    £51–73

  2. Drive  48.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leiston to Clacton-on-Seacar car 48.8 mi
    1h 7m
    £13–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Stationbus bus 64
    3h 20m
    £21–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leiston to Clacton-on-Seataxi taxi 48.8 mi
    1h 7m
    £210–260

  5. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Station to Station Roadbus bus 2
    4h 1m
    £13–19

  6. Bus, line 76 bus

    1. Take the bus from Library to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 93 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Pier Avenuebus bus 76 / ...
    5h 30m

Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Leiston, England and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a vehicle from Leiston to Clacton-on-Sea via Saxmundham, Ipswich, and Colchester in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, First in Norfolk & Suffolk operates a bus from Library to Tower Ramparts Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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