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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Saffron Walden is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Saffron Walden is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at East Street via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Audley End via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Derby to Saffron Walden?

The distance between Derby and Saffron Walden is 173 miles. The road distance is 111.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Saffron Walden without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £80 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Derby to Saffron Walden, including transfers.

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

Derby to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.

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

Derby to Saffron Walden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Saffron Walden?

The best way to get from Derby to Saffron Walden is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Derby to Saffron Walden bus arrive?

Derby to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Saffron Walden train arrive?

Derby to Saffron Walden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Saffron Walden?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Saffron Walden is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Derby to Saffron Walden.

Where can I stay near Saffron Walden?

There are 878+ hotels available in Saffron Walden.

Derby to Saffron Walden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Saffron Walden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Audley Endtrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
3h 26m
£81–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
6h 6m
£21–36
Drive 110.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Saffron Waldencar 110.6 mi
2h 15m
£28–40
Train, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to High Streetbus 7
4h 30m
£55–88

Derby to Saffron Walden by bus

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Distance: 172.1 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Derby to East Street via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Tottenham Hale station, Tottenham Hale, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to East Street via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 6m.

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