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Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed by train

First train

22:31

Last train

22:31

Departure station

Bury St Edmunds

Arrival station

Bargoed

Journey time

From 11h 30m

Distance

172 miles (277 km)

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed in 11 hours 30 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 11 hours 30 minutes to travel the 172 miles (277 km) from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed by train, although you can get there in as little as 11 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Transport for Wales to Bargoed. 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 Bargoed in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Bargoed by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Bury St Edmunds and Bargoed by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed is 11 hours and 30 minutes.

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

No, there are no direct train services from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed. Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.

What time does the first train from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed leave?

The first train from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed leaves at 22:31. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed leave?

The last train from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed leaves at 22:31. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Bury St Edmunds and Bargoed by train?

Trains travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Bargoed cover a distance of around 172 miles (277 km) during the journey.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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