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Trip Summary
8 trains operate daily from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford. The train trip from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford is usually about one hour and 49 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Greater Anglia train can get you there in as little as one hour and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 22 mi (36 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 30m |
| Lowest price | £33.07 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford?
2 train services operate from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford. Greater Anglia usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 2 | 2h 4m | £33.07 |
| Greater Anglia | 6 | 1h 44m | £36.36 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford start from £33, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Chelmsford. CrossCountry + Connections in Saffron Walden leaves from Audley End . And in Chelmsford trains arrive at Chelmsford Train Station .
From Saffron Walden to Chelmsford train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 2 hours and 4 minutes. If you are looking to get to Chelmsford faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 30 minutes.
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
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Saffron Walden to Chelmsford. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Saffron Walden 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 Chelmsford to Saffron Walden.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Saffron Walden?
Main departure station: Audley End Station
There is one train station in Saffron Walden.
All train stations in Saffron Walden:
Audley End Station
Where is the train station in Chelmsford?
Main arrival station: Chelmsford Train Station
Chelmsford has one train station.
Train stations in Chelmsford:
Chelmsford Train Station
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