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Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod by train

First train

05:28

Last train

09:59

Departure station

Bury St Edmunds

Arrival station

Blackrod

Journey time

From 6h 3m

Distance

165 miles (266 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast

Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod by train

Looking to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 6 hours 17 minutes to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 3 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 165 miles (266 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Blackrod, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Blackrod. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod? 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 Blackrod by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

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

No, there are no direct train services from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod. Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

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

The first train from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod leaves at 05:28. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod leaves at 09:59. 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 Blackrod by train?

Trains travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod cover a distance of around 165 miles (266 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Blackrod

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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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