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It takes an average of 3h 25m to travel from Bury St Edmunds to York by train, over a distance of around 140 miles (225 km). There are normally 40 trains per day travelling from Bury St Edmunds to York and tickets for this journey start from £23.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:57 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | York | |
| Journey time | From 2h 23m | |
| Distance | 140 miles (225 km) | |
| Frequency | 40 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to York in 2 hours 23 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to York? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 25 minutes to travel the 140 miles (225 km) from Bury St Edmunds to York by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 40 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to York. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to York in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to York by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to York?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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