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Cheltenham to Saffron Walden buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cheltenham and Saffron Walden takes 7h 4m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 4m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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  1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 444 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
5h 30m
£23–40

Cheltenham to Saffron Walden bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Cheltenham and Saffron Walden. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Saffron Walden at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 18m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 18m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 43m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex15h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 18m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 33m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 43m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 18m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 13m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 18m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 13m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 18m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 13m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 166.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Saffron Walden, England?

You can take a bus from Royal Well to East Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 30m.

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