There are 5 ways to get from Saffron Walden to York by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge South to Stevenagetrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from Stevenage to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 50m£72–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Stationbus 561
7h 53m£39–69Bus, train via Huntingdon
- Take the bus from High Street to Emmanuel Streetbus 7
- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
- Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain
5h 8mDrive 168.3 mi
- Drive from Saffron Walden to Yorkcar 168.3 mi
2h 59m£42–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 7
- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain
4h 28m£53–91
Saffron Walden to York by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to York is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to York is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to York station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Rail Station via Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Saffron Walden to York. However, there are services departing from Audley End and arriving at York via Cambridge South and Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Saffron Walden and York is 207 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saffron Walden to York without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Saffron Walden to York, including transfers.
Saffron Walden to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Saffron Walden to York train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge South station.
The best way to get from Saffron Walden to York is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Saffron Walden, England and York, England?
You can take a bus from High Street to York via Railway Station, Audley End, Cambridge South, and Stevenage in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Rail Station via Coach Station and Golders Green Station in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Cambridge South to Stevenage
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Cambridge South to Stevenage
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Stevenage to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Peterborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Peterborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Peterborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Peterborough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from High Street to Emmanuel Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from High Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- 0800 001 6255
- Website
- A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Bus from High Street to Emmanuel Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
- Day Adult Ticket
- £6
Bus from High Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
- Day Adult Ticket
- £6
- Phone
- 01954 230011
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Saffron Walden to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.
Saffron Walden to York train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Stevenage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saffron Walden to York is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Saffron Walden to York.
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