The average bus between Manchester and Saffron Walden takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 6h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Saffron Walden. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Saffron Walden at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Saffron Walden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Saffron Walden station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Manchester to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester and Saffron Walden is 232.6 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to East Street via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 6h 50m.