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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Leistonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Saxmundhamtrain train
    3h 51m
    £55–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    6h 13m
    £15–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    4h 16m
    £23–44

  4. Drive 81.4 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Leistoncar car 81.4 mi
    1h 40m
    £20–29

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shenfield to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    4h 17m
    £36–70

  6. Bus via Colchester

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Head Street to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus bus 93 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    6h 15m

Southend-on-Sea to Leiston by bus and train

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Leiston via Shenfield, Ipswich, and Saxmundham in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Library via Bus Station, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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