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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 $14. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m 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 $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Saffron Walden costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Saffron Walden take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
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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$211One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 AM1h25London8:25 AMSaffron Walden$211One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 AM1h25London8:25 AMSaffron Walden$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Saffron Walden:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Saffron Walden costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Saffron Walden take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 98 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 Megabus, National Express to go to Saffron Walden by bus.
- 96 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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