What is the cheapest way to get from Banbury to Saffron Walden?

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Saffron Walden is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banbury to Saffron Walden?

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Saffron Walden is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Calthorpe Street and arriving at East Street via Queens Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Audley End via Baker Street station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Banbury to Saffron Walden?

The distance between Banbury and Saffron Walden is 117 miles. The road distance is 79.3 miles.

How do I travel from Banbury to Saffron Walden without a car?

The best way to get from Banbury to Saffron Walden without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Banbury to Saffron Walden?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Banbury to Saffron Walden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Saffron Walden bus from?

Banbury to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Calthorpe Street station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Saffron Walden train from?

Banbury to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Saffron Walden?

The best way to get from Banbury to Saffron Walden is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Banbury to Saffron Walden bus arrive?

Banbury to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Magdalen Street East station.

Where does the Banbury to Saffron Walden train arrive?

Banbury to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Saffron Walden?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Saffron Walden is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Banbury to Saffron Walden.

Where can I stay near Saffron Walden?

There are 876+ hotels available in Saffron Walden.

Banbury to Saffron Walden - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Banbury to Saffron Walden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Audley Endtrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
3h 11m
£55–107
Drive 78.9 mi
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1. Drive from Banbury to Saffron Waldencar 78.9 mi
1h 44m
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 29m
£26–46

Banbury to Saffron Walden by train, foot, subway, and bus

225Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.7 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to East Street via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to East Street via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 6h 29m.

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