How to get from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford by bus?

By bus

To get from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, take the 313 bus from High Street, Saffron Walden station to Woodside Way, Great Dunmow station. Next, take the X30 bus from Woodside Way, Great Dunmow station to Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Bus - 313313
Bus - X30X30
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from High Street, Saffron Walden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Saffron Walden
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Great Dunmow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodside Way, Great Dunmow
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Southend-On-Sea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 1
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 316 and X30

To get from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, take the 316 bus from High Street, Saffron Walden station to Coach Station, Stansted Airport station. Next, take the X30 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Bus - 316316
Bus - X30X30
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from High Street, Saffron Walden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Saffron Walden
  • 2
    Bus - 316316
    Wait for bus
    316
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 13
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 17
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Southend-On-Sea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 1
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford

The distance between Saffron Walden, Chelmsford and Chelmsford, Chelmsford is approximately 28.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chelmsford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is located at Saffron Walden, Chelmsford and the nearest public transport station is High Street, Saffron Walden.

Train stations close to Saffron Walden:

  • Audley End

Bus stations close to Saffron Walden:

  • High Street, Saffron Walden
  • Post Office, Saffron Walden
  • Station Street, Saffron Walden

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, Chelmsford

Chelmsford is located at Chelmsford, Chelmsford and the nearest public transport station is Chelmsford.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford
  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 316 and X30

To get from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, take the 316 bus from High Street, Saffron Walden station to Coach Station, Stansted Airport station. Next, take the X30 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Bus - 316316
Bus - X30X30
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from High Street, Saffron Walden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Saffron Walden
  • 2
    Bus - 316316
    Wait for bus
    316
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 13
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 17
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Southend-On-Sea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 1
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 313, Bus line X30.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 316, Bus line X30.

  • Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford?

    The 313 bus line goes from Great Dunmow station near Saffron Walden in London to Woodside Way, Great Dunmow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Woodside Way, Great Dunmow station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford by bus?

    The total travel time between Saffron Walden in London and Chelmsford in Chelmsford by bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Saffron Walden to get to Chelmsford?

    Get on the 313 bus from the Great Dunmow stop near Saffron Walden in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Saffron Walden and Chelmsford?

    Get off the bus at the Woodside Way, Great Dunmow stop, which is closest to Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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