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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden is to bus via London which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at East Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Audley End via London Paddington and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden?

The distance between Cheltenham and Saffron Walden is 170 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden, including transfers.

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

Cheltenham to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Saffron Walden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Saffron Walden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Saffron Walden is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cheltenham to Saffron Walden.

Where can I stay near Saffron Walden?

There are 879+ hotels available in Saffron Walden.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Audley Endtrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
4h 8m
£74–129
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk044
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
7h 28m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 18m
£29–44
Drive 113.5 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Saffron Waldencar 113.5 mi
2h 35m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 5m
£93–136

Cheltenham to Saffron Walden by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to East Street via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to East Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 18m.

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