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

From Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Saffron Walden to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 313 bus from Station Road, Saffron Walden station to The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X20 bus and finally take the WEAVER LINE train from Marks Tey station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 313313
Bus - X20X20
Train - WEAVER LINE
Leaves from Station Road, Saffron Walden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Saffron Walden
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Great Dunmow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Colchester City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Marks Tey
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marks Tey
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Colchester Town
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus

To get from Saffron Walden to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 313 bus from Station Road, Saffron Walden station to The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X20 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Head Street, Colchester City Centre station to Railway Station Layby, Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 313313
Bus - X20X20
Bus - 88
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Station Road, Saffron Walden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Saffron Walden
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Great Dunmow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Colchester City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Head Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ea
    87 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Head Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ec
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Highwoods
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station Layby, Colchester
    ID Ea
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Saffron Walden to Colchester

The distance between Saffron Walden, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 69.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 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 Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is located at Jordan Close, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Council Offices, Saffron Walden.

Train stations close to Saffron Walden:

  • Audley End

Bus stations close to Saffron Walden:

  • Council Offices, Saffron Walden
  • Mandeville Road, Saffron Walden
  • Station Road, Saffron Walden

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station Layby, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Railway Station Layby, Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • Bruff Close, Colchester

Related Routes

From Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus

To get from Saffron Walden to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 313 bus from Station Road, Saffron Walden station to The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X20 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Head Street, Colchester City Centre station to Railway Station Layby, Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 313313
Bus - X20X20
Bus - 88
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Station Road, Saffron Walden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Saffron Walden
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Great Dunmow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Colchester City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Head Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ea
    87 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Head Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ec
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Highwoods
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station Layby, Colchester
    ID Ea
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 313, Bus line X20, Train line WEAVER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 313, Bus line X20, Bus line 8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Saffron Walden to Colchester?

    The 313 bus line goes from Station Road, Saffron Walden station near Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden to Great Dunmow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Great Dunmow station near Colchester in Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden and Colchester in Colchester by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 313 bus from the Station Road, Saffron Walden stop near Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden.

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

    Get off the bus at the Great Dunmow station, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

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