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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Saffron Walden is to bus via Emmanuel Street which costs £15 - £24 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Saffron Walden is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at High Street via Emmanuel Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Audley End via Euston station and Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Saffron Walden?

The distance between Birmingham and Saffron Walden is 158 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Saffron Walden without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Birmingham to Saffron Walden, including transfers.

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

Birmingham to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

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

Birmingham to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Saffron Walden?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Saffron Walden is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Emmanuel Street, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Birmingham to Saffron Walden bus arrive?

Birmingham to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where does the Birmingham to Saffron Walden train arrive?

Birmingham to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Saffron Walden?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Saffron Walden is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Birmingham to Saffron Walden.

Where can I stay near Saffron Walden?

There are 877+ hotels available in Saffron Walden.

Birmingham to Saffron Walden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Saffron Walden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Audley Endtrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
3h 10m
£61–151
Bus via Emmanuel Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Emmanuel Street to High Streetbus 7
4h 35m
£15–24
Drive 112.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Saffron Waldencar 112.6 mi
1h 54m
£28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to High Streetbus 7
4h 24m
£78–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
5h 22m
£30–68

Birmingham to Saffron Walden by train, subway, and bus

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.9 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to East Street via London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Hale station, Tottenham Hale, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to High Street via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Emmanuel Street in around 4h 35m.

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