Travelling from London to Bury St Edmunds by train

Want to know how to get from London to Bury St Edmunds by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from London to Bury St Edmunds take around 1 hour and 32 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 100 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around  00:02. The last departure is usually at around 23:48 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 00:27, with the last train leaving at around 23:30. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 56 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$72.27.

We think any time is a great time to visit Bury St Edmunds, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Bury St Edmunds.

Is there a direct train from London to Bury St Edmunds?

The journey between London and Bury St Edmunds usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Bury St Edmunds every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from London to Bury St Edmunds?

The London to Bury St Edmunds train travel takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the London to Bury St Edmunds train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Bury St Edmunds leaving London at around 00:02 and the last train leaving at around 23:48 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 00:27, with the final departure at 23:30.