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 £35 - £75 and takes 9h 23m.

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 50m 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 East Street via Finchley Road Station, Lord's Cricket Ground and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 3m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Preston to Saffron Walden bus arrive?

Preston to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre 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 50m to drive from Preston to Saffron Walden.

Where can I stay near Saffron Walden?

There are 874+ hotels available in Saffron Walden.

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

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

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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 3m
£87–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Lord's Cricket Ground to Coach Stationbus A6
9h 23m
£39–72
Drive 206.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Saffron Waldencar 206.1 mi
3h 50m
£51–73
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
5h 58m
£105–340
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 24m
£106–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
9h 48m
£54–131
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 57m
£62–212
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 31m
£66–171

Preston to Saffron Walden by train, subway, and bus

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4h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to East Street via Finchley Road Station, Lord's Cricket Ground, and Coach Station in around 9h 23m.

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