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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 via London

    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 7m
    £85–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    7h 33m
    £28–45

  3. Drive  179.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Saffron Waldencar car 179.2 mi
    3h 52m
    £45–65

  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 19m
    £81–222

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stansted Airporttrain train Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
    7h 26m
    £121–176

Cardiff to Saffron Walden by train, foot, and bus

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to East Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 33m.

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