Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Bury St Edmunds to Hook

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

CrossCountry
Great Northern

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Bury St Edmunds to Hook

Trains to Hook from Bury St Edmunds

First train

13:00

Last train

19:00

Departure stationBury St Edmunds
Arrival stationHook
Journey time

From 3h 44m

Distance

98 miles (158 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

What are the train times from Bury St Edmunds to Hook?

Check out the next trains departing from Bury St Edmunds to Hook for Tuesday 27th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
11:0015:184h 18m, 3 changes
11:2615:314h 5m, 4 changes
11:2615:484h 22m, 3 changes
12:0015:483h 48m, 5 changes
12:0016:014h 1m, 5 changes
12:0016:184h 18m, 3 changes
12:2516:314h 6m, 4 changes
12:5916:483h 49m, 3 changes
13:0016:483h 48m, 5 changes
13:0017:014h 1m, 5 changes

Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Hook by train

If you're planning to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Hook, we're here to help!

On average, the train journey from Bury St Edmunds to Hook takes around 4 hours 2 minutes. There are normally 0 trains per day travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Hook.

You'll have to make 3 changes on your journey to Hook, as there are no direct trains.

Trains on this route are operated by Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Southeastern and Thameslink.

Save money on your train tickets by booking in advance.

Use our Journey Planner to compare ticket prices and find the cheapest fares.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Bury St Edmunds to Hook?

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

The fastest journey time by train from Bury St Edmunds to Hook is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Bury St Edmunds to Hook?

No, there are no direct train services from Bury St Edmunds to Hook. Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Hook by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

How close is Bury St Edmunds to Hook by train?

Bury St Edmunds and Hook are around 98 miles (158 km) apart. The fastest trains can cover this distance in approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the best way to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Hook?

To travel from Bury St Edmunds to Hook, we think the best way is to take the train! Trains are comfortable and train journeys on this route take around 4 hours and 2 minutes, with the fastest trains taking 3 hours and 44 minutes - take a look at our Journey Planner for more information.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Hook?

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. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Bury St Edmunds to Hook is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† 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.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link