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How to get fromBoston to Saffron Waldenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Stevenagetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Cambridge Southtrain train
    3h 54m
    £53–99

  2. Drive  81.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Saffron Waldencar car 81.7 mi
    1h 44m
    £21–30

  3. Bus, line 37 bus, train, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus 37
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to High Streetbus bus 7
    5h 40m
    £27–43

  4. Bus, train, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus bus 505
    2. Take the train from Kings Lynn to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to High Streetbus bus 7
    5h 51m
    £29–50

  5. Line 37 bus, bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus T1
    3. Take the bus from Emmanuel Street to High Streetbus bus 7
    6h 20m

Boston to Saffron Walden by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Boston to East Street via Grantham, Stevenage, Cambridge South, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Bus Station, Queensgate Bus Stn, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Huntingdon station, Drummer St Bus Station, and Emmanuel Street in around 6h 20m.

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