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Grimsby to Saffron Walden Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Grimsby and Saffron Walden. The average train journey from Grimsby to Saffron Walden takes 4 hours and 4 minutes, but some East Midlands Trains + Connections train trips are as short as 3 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 108 mi (173 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 45m |
| Lowest price | $38.48 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Grimsby to Saffron Walden?
2 train services operate from Grimsby to Saffron Walden. TransPennine Express + Connections 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 2 | 3h 59m | $69.89 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 6 | 4h 6m | $96.36 |
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Grimsby to Saffron Walden start from $56, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Saffron Walden. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Grimsby leaves from Grimsby Town . And in Saffron Walden trains arrive at Audley End .
From Grimsby to Saffron Walden train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 3 hours and 59 minutes. If you are looking to get to Saffron Walden faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 45 minutes.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Grimsby to Saffron Walden start from $38, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Saffron Walden. TransPennine Express + Connections in Grimsby leaves from Grimsby Town . And in Saffron Walden trains arrive at Audley End .
From Grimsby to Saffron Walden train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 4 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Saffron Walden faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Grimsby to Saffron Walden
The distance between Grimsby and Saffron Walden is approximately 108 miles, or 173 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 4 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 45 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.
Trains departing from Grimsby to Saffron Walden tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Grimsby at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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
Station Information
Where is the train station in Grimsby?
Main departure station: Grimsby Town
There is one train station in Grimsby.
All train stations in Grimsby:
Grimsby Town
Where is the train station in Saffron Walden?
Main arrival station: Audley End Station
Saffron Walden has one train station.
All train stations in Saffron Walden:
Audley End Station
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