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Compare train and bus for London to Saxmundham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Saxmundham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 51m faster (1h 42m by train vs 2h 33m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 (€40) vs $52 (€43)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Saxmundham
How to get from London to Saxmundham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Saxmundham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:15 PM2h50London, Stratford City Bus Station11:05 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$71One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:15 PM2h50London, Stratford City Bus Station11:05 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P01250 · P0143912:00 PM1h52London Liverpool Street (LST)1:52 PMSaxmundham station (SAX)$361One-way1 transfer
Other options
P01268 · P014512:00 PM1h52London Liverpool Street (LST)3:52 PMSaxmundham station (SAX)$361One-way1 transfer
P01241 · P0143311:00 AM1h52London Liverpool Street (LST)12:52 PMSaxmundham station (SAX)$401One-way1 transfer
P01259 · P014451:00 PM1h52London Liverpool Street (LST)2:52 PMSaxmundham station (SAX)$401One-way1 transfer
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Saxmundham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Saxmundham station (SAX).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Saxmundham by train.
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