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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Chelmsford and Saffron Walden. The average train journey from Chelmsford to Saffron Walden takes 2 hours and 23 minutes, but some Greater Anglia train trips are as short as 2 hours and 13 minutes.
| Distance | 22 mi (36 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 13m |
| Lowest price | £31.99 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Chelmsford to Saffron Walden?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Chelmsford to Saffron Walden. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 8 | 2h 23m | £33.19 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Chelmsford to Saffron Walden tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Chelmsford at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Chelmsford?
Main departure station: Chelmsford Train Station
There is one train station in Chelmsford.
All train stations in Chelmsford:
Chelmsford Train Station
Where is the train station in Saffron Walden?
Main arrival station: Audley End Station
Saffron Walden has one train station.
Train stations in Saffron Walden:
Audley End Station
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