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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Saffron Walden:
A bus is $1 (€0.92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Saffron Walden costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Saffron Walden take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
The journey is about 31m faster (58m by train vs 1h 29m by car) and roughly $10 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€20) vs $34 (€28)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from London to Saffron Walden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 7:00 AM1h25London8:25 AMSaffron Walden$221One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 AM1h25London8:25 AMSaffron Walden$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 AM1h25London8:25 AMSaffron Walden$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:00 AM1h25London7:25 AMSaffron Walden$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Saffron Walden:
A bus is $1 (€0.92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Saffron Walden costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Saffron Walden take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 132 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 Greater Anglia to go to Saffron Walden by train.
- Travel with National Express, Flibco to go to Saffron Walden by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 131 direct buses per day with National Express, Flibco.
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