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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Saffron Walden is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Saffron Walden is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Emmanuel Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Saffron Walden?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Audley End via Euston station and Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Preston to Saffron Walden?

The distance between Preston and Saffron Walden is 254 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Saffron Walden without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 9m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Preston to Saffron Walden, including transfers.

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

Preston to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Preston to Saffron Walden?

The best way to get from Preston to Saffron Walden is to train via London which takes 4h 9m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Preston to Saffron Walden bus arrive?

Preston to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Preston to Saffron Walden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Saffron Walden?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Saffron Walden is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Preston to Saffron Walden.

Where can I stay near Saffron Walden?

There are 881+ hotels available in Saffron Walden.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Audley Endtrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
4h 9m
£69–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
9h 34m
£27–42
Drive 206.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Saffron Waldencar 206.1 mi
3h 51m
£52–75
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Audley Endtrain
6h 4m
£102–335
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Audley Endtrain
7h 30m
£94–152
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridge Southtrain
7h 37m
£77–120
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 58m
£68–265
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 3m
£69–226

Preston to Saffron Walden by train, subway, and bus

203Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.4 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Preston to East Street via London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Hale station, Tottenham Hale, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Emmanuel Street in around 9h 34m.

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