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There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Saffron Walden by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 301 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Meadowhalltrain train
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train
    5. Take the train from Cambridge to Audley Endtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Railway Station to East Streetbus bus 301 / ...
    4h 45m
    £57–99

  2. Drive  145.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnsley to Saffron Waldencar car 145.6 mi
    2h 31m
    £36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Golders Green Stationbus bus 561 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    8h 8m
    £37–62

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Audley Endtrain train
    5h 51m
    £68–112

Barnsley to Saffron Walden by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to East Street via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to East Street via Nottingham, Ely, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 5h 51m.

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