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Manchester to Saffron Walden buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Saffron Walden takes 8h 44m and the fastest bus takes 7h 3m. 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.

8h 44m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Manchester to Saffron Walden bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Saffron Walden. The earliest departure is at 2:45 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 Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 38m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex11h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 3m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 3m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 8m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex11h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 3m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex8h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of Essex7h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 235.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to East Street via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 8h 27m.

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