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How to get fromSaffron Walden to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Saffron Walden to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Audley End to London Liverpool Streettrain train Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 13m
    £85–150

  2. Bus via Slough

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940
    8h 3m
    £30–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    7h
    £32–59

  4. Drive  179.4 mi

    1. Drive from Saffron Walden to Cardiffcar car 179.4 mi
    3h 53m
    £46–66

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 9m
    £81–223

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    12h 16m
    £62–239

Saffron Walden to Cardiff by bus, train, and foot

Calendar190Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Saffron Walden, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from High Street to Cardiff Central via Railway Station, Audley End, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h.

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