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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Liverpool and Saffron Walden. The average train journey from Liverpool to Saffron Walden takes 6 hours and 6 minutes, but some TransPennine Express + Connections train trips are as short as 4 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 166 mi (267 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 31m |
| Lowest price | £93.90 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Liverpool to Saffron Walden
- Merseyrail + Connections tickets: £110 one-way
- Northern Rail + Connections tickets: £107 one-way
- TransPennine Express + Connections tickets: £53 one-way
Which train should you take from Liverpool to Saffron Walden?
There are 3 train lines with service from Liverpool to Saffron Walden. TransPennine Express + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyrail + Connections | 1 | 8h 42m | £109.81 |
| Northern Rail + Connections | 1 | 8h 48m | £107.11 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 6 | 5h 13m | £89.05 |
Merseyrail + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Saffron Walden start from £110, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Merseyrail + Connections schedules to Saffron Walden. Merseyrail + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool Central . And in Saffron Walden trains arrive at Audley End .
From Liverpool to Saffron Walden train travel on Merseyrail + Connections takes 8 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Saffron Walden faster, Merseyrail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 31 minutes.
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Saffron Walden start from £107, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Saffron Walden. Northern Rail + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool Lime St . And in Saffron Walden trains arrive at Audley End .
From Liverpool to Saffron Walden train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 8 hours and 48 minutes. If you are looking to get to Saffron Walden faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 31 minutes.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Saffron Walden start from £53, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Saffron Walden. TransPennine Express + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool Lime St . And in Saffron Walden trains arrive at Audley End .
From Liverpool to Saffron Walden train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 5 hours and 13 minutes. If you are looking to get to Saffron Walden faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 31 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Liverpool and Saffron Walden is approximately 166 miles, or 267 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 6 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Liverpool to Saffron Walden. 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 Liverpool at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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.
City Information
Liverpool
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Although Liverpool is only England's 10th largest city, its fame ballooned as the birthplace of the world's biggest rock band: The Beatles. Visiting Liverpool would not be complete without a trip to the iconic Beatles Statue, located near the port, followed by a visit to The Beatles Story museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the band's rise to fame.
To explore some of Liverpool's older history, the Merseyside Maritime Museum provides fascinating exhibits on the city's great port-town past, including exhibitions on the Titanic as well as the Battle of the Atlantic. Football fanatics should check out the world-famous Anfield Stadium, where regular tours help visitors revel in the history and glory of this iconic football club.
Traveling to Liverpool is easy thanks to several rail providers, which facilitate travel around the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Liverpool also has two significant bus terminals for access via coach and an international airport for those traveling from further afield.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Liverpool?
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Main departure station: Liverpool Lime Street Station
Liverpool's main rail terminus, Lime Street Station, was opened in 1836, making it the oldest operating mainline rail station in the world. It receives regular services from London via TransPennine Express. Local Merseyrail services arrive and depart from under the main station concourse. Here you'll find several stores and restaurants, as well as coffee shops such as Starbucks, restrooms, and luggage lockers. Long-distance National Express and Megabus coaches depart from the coach station at Liverpool One shopping mall, a six-minute walk away.
All train stations in Liverpool:
Liverpool Lime Street Station
Liverpool Central
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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