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 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

Alternative route from Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus and train via 316, X30 and WEAVER LINE

To get from Saffron Walden to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 316 bus from Station Road, Saffron Walden station to Coach Station, Stansted Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X30 bus and finally take the WEAVER LINE train from Chelmsford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 316316
Bus - X30X30
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 - 316316
    Wait for bus
    316
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 13
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 17
    20 m • 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
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelmsford
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Saffron Walden to Colchester

The distance between Saffron Walden and 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.

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Alternative route from Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus and train via 316, X30 and WEAVER LINE

To get from Saffron Walden to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 316 bus from Station Road, Saffron Walden station to Coach Station, Stansted Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X30 bus and finally take the WEAVER LINE train from Chelmsford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 316316
Bus - X30X30
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 - 316316
    Wait for bus
    316
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 13
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 17
    20 m • 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
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelmsford
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    18 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 130 minutes, using Bus line 316, Bus line X30, Train line WEAVER LINE.

  • 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.

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

    The total travel time between Saffron Walden and 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.

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