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Compare bus and train for London to Saffron Walden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Saffron Walden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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€19 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from London to Saffron Walden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from London to Saffron Walden:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Saffron Walden costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Saffron Walden take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 102 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Saffron Walden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Audley End (AUD).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Travel with Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, National Express to go to Saffron Walden by bus.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Saffron Walden by train.
- 100 direct buses per day with Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, National Express.
- 11 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
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