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

The cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Thrapston is to bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Thrapston is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station and (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Saffron Walden and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct train from Saffron Walden to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from Audley End and arriving at Corby via Tottenham Hale Station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Saffron Walden to Thrapston?

The distance between Saffron Walden and Thrapston is 137 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Thrapston without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Saffron Walden to Thrapston, including transfers.

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

Saffron Walden to Thrapston bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from High Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Saffron Walden to Thrapston?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Thrapston is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Thrapston bus arrive?

Saffron Walden to Thrapston bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Emmanuel Street station.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Thrapston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saffron Walden to Thrapston?

Yes, the driving distance between Saffron Walden to Thrapston is 49 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Saffron Walden to Thrapston.

Where can I stay near Thrapston?

There are 430+ hotels available in Thrapston.

Saffron Walden to Thrapston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Corbytrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
4h 40m
£68–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Emmanuel Streetbus 7
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
6h 24m
£8–11
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 7
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Old Town Hallbus X4
5h 6m
£33–44
Drive 48.5 mi
1. Drive from Saffron Walden to Thrapstoncar 48.5 mi
52 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Saffron Walden to Thrapstontaxi 48.5 mi
52 min
£100–130

Saffron Walden to Thrapston by bus, train, subway, and foot

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4h 40mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.3 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Railway Station, Audley End, Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Corby, and (Corby) The White Hart PH in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Emmanuel Street, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, and (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby in around 6h 24m.

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