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How to get fromCardiff to Saffron Waldenby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Audley Endtrain train London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
    4h 14m
    £90–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    7h 1m
    £39–90

  3. Drive 178.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Saffron Waldencar car 178.7 mi
    3h 48m
    £44–63

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    7h 38m
    £69–197

  5. Train via Gloucester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Stansted Airporttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
    8h 16m
    £136–217

Cardiff to Saffron Walden by train, foot, and bus

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Saffron Walden, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to East Street via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to East Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 1m.

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