Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham by train

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

The fastest trains from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham take around 3 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 179 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Bury St Edmunds is scheduled to depart at around  06:28. The last departure is usually at around 21:56 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Bury St Edmunds at around 06:29, with the last train leaving at around 21:41. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 23 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 22 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £32.90.

We think any time is a great time to visit Birmingham, 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 Birmingham.

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

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham 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 Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham?

The Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham train travel takes about 3 hours and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.

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

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Birmingham leaving Bury St Edmunds at around 06:28 and the last train leaving at around 21:56 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bury St Edmunds at around 06:29, with the final departure at 21:41.