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How to get from Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Saffron Walden to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 132 bus from High Street, Saffron Walden station to Station Turn, Great Chesterford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Bus - 132132
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from High Street, Saffron Walden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Saffron Walden
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Turn, Great Chesterford
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Great Chesterford
    ID GRC
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Saffron Walden to Colchester

The distance between Saffron Walden, London and Colchester, London is approximately 101.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is located at Saffron Walden, London 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 Colchester, London

Colchester is located at Colchester, London and the nearest public transport station is Bruff Close, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Bruff Close, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester
  • Petrolea Close, Colchester

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Saffron Walden to Colchester in London?

    The 132 bus line goes from Cambridge station near Saffron Walden to Station Turn, Great Chesterford station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Station Turn, Great Chesterford station near Colchester in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Saffron Walden to Colchester in London by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Saffron Walden and Colchester in London by bus and train is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Saffron Walden to get to Colchester in London?

    Get on the 132 bus from the Cambridge stop near Saffron Walden in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Saffron Walden and Colchester in London?

    Get off the bus at the Station Turn, Great Chesterford station, which is closest to Colchester in London.

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