The average bus between Margate and Saffron Walden takes 7h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate 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 4 times a day between Margate and Saffron Walden. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Saffron Walden at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 23m • 3 changes



6h 18m • 3 changes



6h 18m • 3 changes



6h 38m • 3 changes



7h 3m • 3 changes



6h 18m • 3 changes



6h 18m • 3 changes



6h 53m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Saffron Walden station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Margate to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Margate and Saffron Walden is 106.3 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to East Street via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, and Coach Station in around 6h 6m.