What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston is to bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Leiston?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Library via Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Leiston?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Saxmundham via Shenfield and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Leiston is 97 miles. The road distance is 81.9 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Leiston bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Leiston bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Leiston train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Leiston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Leiston bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Leiston bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Leiston train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Leiston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Leiston is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston?

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Southend-on-Sea to Leiston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Shenfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Saxmundhamtrain
3h 50m
£68–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
6h 25m
£9–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
4h 59m
£23–39
Drive 81.4 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Leistoncar 81.4 mi
1h 40m
£21–30

Southend-on-Sea to Leiston by bus and train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.2 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Library via Bus Station, Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1, Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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