It takes an average of 2h 58m to travel from Bury St Edmunds to London by train, over a distance of around 63 miles (101 km). There are normally 212 trains per day travelling from Bury St Edmunds to London and tickets for this journey start from £11 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:30 | |
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Last train | 23:28 | |
Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
Arrival station | London | |
Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
Distance | 63 miles (101 km) | |
Frequency | 212 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £11 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, c2c, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Southeastern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
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There are around 92 trains running between Bury St Edmunds and London daily, which usually take 2h 25m to complete the journey over 63 miles (101 km). You’ll need to make 1 to 3 changes during the journey to London, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Hop on a train to London and it’s likely to be a Greater Anglia service, as they’re one of the main operators on this route, although you may change between different train companies during your journey. If you’re looking to get there quickly, the fastest train time from Bury St Edmunds to London is 1h 32m.
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The average journey time by train between Bury St Edmunds and London is 2 hours and 58 minutes, with around 212 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Bury St Edmunds to London is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Bury St Edmunds to London can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Bury St Edmunds to London. Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to London by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Bury St Edmunds to London leaves at 04:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Bury St Edmunds to London leaves at 23:28. 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.
Trains travelling from Bury St Edmunds to London cover a distance of around 63 miles (101 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London to Bury St Edmunds.
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