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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saffron Walden is to bus via London which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saffron Walden is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at East Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Audley End via London Paddington and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Saffron Walden?

The distance between Cardiff and Saffron Walden is 194 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saffron Walden without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Cardiff to Saffron Walden, including transfers.

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

Cardiff to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

Cardiff to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Saffron Walden?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saffron Walden is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Saffron Walden bus arrive?

Cardiff to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Saffron Walden train arrive?

Cardiff to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Saffron Walden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Saffron Walden is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Cardiff to Saffron Walden.

Where can I stay near Saffron Walden?

There are 882+ hotels available in Saffron Walden.

Cardiff to Saffron Walden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Saffron Walden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Audley Endtrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
3h 54m
£85–154
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
7h 13m
£26–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 15m
£33–55
Drive 179.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Saffron Waldencar 179.2 mi
3h 51m
£45–65
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
8h 2m
£62–238
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stansted Airporttrain Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
6h 58m
£122–178
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
7h 6m
£76–193
Fly Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CWL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Audley Endtrain
8h 55m
£102–196

Cardiff to Saffron Walden by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 193.2 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to East Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 15m.

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