Bus from Saffron Walden to Thaxted
4 direct routes · 18–30 min · first bus 05:38, last bus 21:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thaxted as of 14:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Saffron Walden, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | Stephensons of Essex | ~25 min | 14 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 05:38 | 20:38 | High Street (S-bound) | Post Office (o/s) | Debden |
| 313 | Stephensons of Essex | ~18 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:05 | 20:05 | High Street (S-bound) | Post Office (o/s) | Wimbish |
| 314 | Stephensons of Essex | ~18 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 21:05 | High Street (S-bound) | Post Office (o/s) | Wimbish |
| 318 | Stephensons of Essex | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:33 | 15:33 | High Street (S-bound) | Post Office (o/s) | Debden |
Times are for the first boarding point in Saffron Walden on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 316 bus, 313 bus, 314 bus or 318 bus timetable.
Fares from Saffron Walden to Thaxted
- £3.00 adult single on the 316 and 318 (Stephensons of Essex)
- £2.70 adult single, £4.10 return on the 313 (Stephensons of Essex)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.20 return on the 314 (Stephensons of Essex)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Saffron Walden to Thaxted?
4 routes run directly from Saffron Walden to Thaxted: the 316 (Stephensons of Essex), the 313 (Stephensons of Essex), the 314 (Stephensons of Essex), the 318 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 316, 14 times each weekday — board at High Street (S-bound) and get off at Post Office (o/s), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Saffron Walden to Thaxted?
Between 18 minutes on the 313 and 30 on the 318, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Debden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Saffron Walden to Thaxted?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:38 and the last around 21:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Saffron Walden to Thaxted?
Adult singles from Saffron Walden to Thaxted: £3.00 on the 316 and 318 (Stephensons of Essex); £2.70 on the 313 (Stephensons of Essex); £3.00 on the 314 (Stephensons of Essex). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.