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How to get fromMelbourn to Saffron Waldenby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 301 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Meldreth to Cambridge Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge South to Audley Endtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to East Streetbus bus 301 / ...
    1h 16m
    £12–20

  2. Drive  13.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourn to Saffron Waldencar car 13.5 mi
    21 min
    £4–5

  3. Line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Francis Crick Avenue to High Streetbus bus 7
    2h 7m
    £6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourn to Saffron Waldentaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    21 min
    £60–80

  5. Line 26 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Close to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 26 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Emmanuel Street to High Streetbus bus 7
    2h 55m
    £8–10

Melbourn to Saffron Walden by train and bus

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

Stagecoach East operates a bus from Francis Crick Avenue to High Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 55 min.

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