There are 4 ways to get from Sandy to Saffron Walden by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sandy to Hitchintrain
- Take the train from Hitchin to Cambridge Southtrain
- Take the train from Cambridge South to Audley Endtrain
1h 49m£27–41Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Recreation Ground to Drummer St Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the bus from Emmanuel Street to High Streetbus 7
2h 27m£8–10Drive 30.6 mi
- Drive from Sandy to Saffron Waldencar 30.6 mi
45 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sandy to Saffron Waldentaxi 30.6 mi
45 min£130–170
Sandy to Saffron Walden by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sandy to Saffron Walden is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £8 - £10 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sandy to Saffron Walden is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandy to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Recreation Ground and arriving at High Street via Emmanuel Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandy to Saffron Walden. However, there are services departing from Sandy and arriving at Audley End via Hitchin and Cambridge South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Sandy and Saffron Walden is 53 miles. The road distance is 30.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sandy to Saffron Walden without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £26 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Sandy to Saffron Walden, including transfers.
Sandy to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Recreation Ground station.
Sandy to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Sandy station.
The best way to get from Sandy to Saffron Walden is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £8 - £10 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Sandy, England and Saffron Walden, England?
You can take a train from Sandy to East Street via Hitchin, Cambridge South, Audley End, and Railway Station in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Recreation Ground to High Street via Drummer St Bus Station and Emmanuel Street in around 2h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Sandy to Hitchin
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Hitchin to Cambridge South
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0800 001 6255
- Website
- A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Bus from Recreation Ground to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
- Day Adult Ticket
- £6
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £130–170
1st Cars
- Phone
- +44 1767 692 222
Sids Cars
- Phone
- +44 7773 967 316
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Booking & Getting There
Sandy to Saffron Walden bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.
Sandy to Saffron Walden train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Hitchin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandy to Saffron Walden is 31 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Sandy to Saffron Walden.
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