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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Saffron Walden is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Saffron Walden is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at East Street via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Audley End via Euston station and Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Manchester to Saffron Walden?

The distance between Manchester and Saffron Walden is 229 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Saffron Walden without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Manchester to Saffron Walden, including transfers.

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

Manchester to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

Manchester to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Saffron Walden?

The best way to get from Manchester to Saffron Walden is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Manchester to Saffron Walden bus arrive?

Manchester to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester to Saffron Walden train arrive?

Manchester to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Saffron Walden?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Saffron Walden is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Manchester to Saffron Walden.

Where can I stay near Saffron Walden?

There are 859+ hotels available in Saffron Walden.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Audley Endtrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
3h 53m
£86–146
Drive 175.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Saffron Waldencar 175.6 mi
3h 13m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
8h 27m
£45–108
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Audley Endtrain
4h 57m
£93–314
Train, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to High Streetbus 7
5h 57m
£94–135
Train, bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus T1
4. Take the bus from Emmanuel Street to High Streetbus 7
6h 11m
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 57m
£54–139
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 22m
£62–176

Manchester to Saffron Walden by train, subway, and bus

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.3 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to East Street via London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Hale station, Tottenham Hale, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to East Street via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 8h 27m.

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