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

The cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Saffron Walden and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Saffron Walden to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Audley End and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Tottenham Hale Station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Saffron Walden to Manchester?

The distance between Saffron Walden and Manchester is 228 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Saffron Walden to Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

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

Saffron Walden to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Audley End station.

Train, bus or fly from Saffron Walden to Manchester?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Manchester is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Manchester bus arrive?

Saffron Walden to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Manchester train arrive?

Saffron Walden to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Tottenham Hale station.

Can I drive from Saffron Walden to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Saffron Walden to Manchester is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Saffron Walden to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3593+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 59m
£84–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
7h 21m
£38–65
Drive 176.2 mi
1. Drive from Saffron Walden to Manchestercar 176.2 mi
3h 14m
£44–63
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Audley End to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 47m
£94–312
Train
1. Take the train from Audley End to Elytrain Stansted Airport - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 21m
£85–134
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge South to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 28m
£90–148
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 43m
£55–157
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 40m
£100–205

Saffron Walden to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 227.2 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to Manchester Piccadilly via Railway Station, Audley End, Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Manchester Central Coach Station via Coach Station and Golders Green Station in around 7h 21m.

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