Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Saffron Walden travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saffron Walden

With a population of 14,632, Saffron Walden is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Saffron Walden to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Saffron Walden

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Eight Bells (18 Bridge Street) and The Cricketers (Wicken Road Clavering) are great picks.

When to visit Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden in August
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saffron Walden in August
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Saffron Walden in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Saffron Walden, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Saffron Walden

Plane

When flying to Saffron Walden, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Saffron Walden departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Saffron Walden, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Saffron Walden to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Saffron Walden Audley End - Essex is the busiest station in Saffron Walden. Another popular train station is Saffron Walden Newport, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Saffron Walden is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 miles from Saffron Walden. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saffron Walden, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Saffron Walden takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Saffron Walden, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Saffron Walden departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Saffron Walden, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Saffron Walden to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Saffron Walden Audley End - Essex is the busiest station in Saffron Walden. Another popular train station is Saffron Walden Newport, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Saffron Walden is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 miles from Saffron Walden. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saffron Walden, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Saffron Walden takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Saffron Walden

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Airlines serving Saffron Walden

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Saffron Walden

Most booked hotels in Saffron Walden

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One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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The Cricketers Clavering
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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The Cricketers Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Crown House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Saffron Walden

Hiring a car in Saffron Walden costs £15 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Saffron Walden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Saffron Walden is Compact (Volvo V40 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Saffron Walden costs £15 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Saffron Walden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Saffron Walden is Compact (Volvo V40 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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