There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Saffron Walden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 33m£49–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 152
- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
7h 36m£30–49Drive 133 mi
- Drive from Doncaster to Saffron Waldencar 133 mi
2h 15m£34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Sheffield Interchange/C1bus X3
- Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain
- Take the train from Ely to Audley Endtrain
7h 20m£73–107
Doncaster to Saffron Walden by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Saffron Walden is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Saffron Walden is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and arriving at East Street via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Audley End via Peterborough and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Doncaster and Saffron Walden is 142 miles. The road distance is 133.7 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Saffron Walden without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Doncaster to Saffron Walden, including transfers.
Doncaster to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Doncaster to Saffron Walden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Saffron Walden is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Saffron Walden, England?
You can take a train from Doncaster to East Street via Peterborough, Cambridge, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to East Street via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 36m.
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ely to Audley End
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Sheffield Interchange/C1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Doncaster to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Doncaster to Saffron Walden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Saffron Walden is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Doncaster to Saffron Walden.
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