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Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Saffron Walden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Saffron Walden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 140 km
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£71 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Saffron Walden
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Saffron Walden run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 3h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 20:43 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Saffron Walden trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Saffron Walden from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
£71
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
FAQs: Nottingham to Saffron Walden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Saffron Walden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saffron Walden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully explore the historic charm and attractions of Saffron Walden, a stay of two to three days is recommended. This allows time to visit Audley End House and Gardens, explore the local museums, and enjoy the market town's unique shops and eateries.
The train distance from Nottingham to Saffron Walden is 140 km.
To get from Nottingham to Saffron Walden, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train journey from Nottingham to Saffron Walden covers a distance of 140 km and takes approximately 3h 0m. Trains run 8 per day.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Saffron Walden in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Nottingham to Saffron Walden leaves at 5:03.
The last train from Nottingham to Saffron Walden departs at 20:43.
Trains from Nottingham to Saffron Walden run approximately 8 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Saffron Walden can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £71, while the average price tends to be around £71.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham to Saffron Walden.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Saffron Walden is by coach, costing approximately £22.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to Saffron Walden.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Saffron Walden is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Audley End (AUD).
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Saffron Walden.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Saffron Walden.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Saffron Walden
Nottingham
Saffron Walden
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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