The average bus between Manchester and Saffron Walden takes 7h 53m and the fastest bus takes 6h 48m. 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 every 4 hours between Manchester and Saffron Walden. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Saffron Walden at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road Station and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 48m • 2 changesWant 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 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Manchester to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester and Saffron Walden is 232.6 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to East Street via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station in around 7h 37m.