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Outbound fromBury St Edmunds to London by train
It takes an average of 2h 59m to travel from Bury St Edmunds to London by train, over a distance of around 63 miles (101 km). There are normally 247 trains per day travelling from Bury St Edmunds to London and tickets for this journey start from £12 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:31 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 1h 30m | |
| Distance | 63 miles (101 km) | |
| Frequency | 247 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £12 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, c2c, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Southeastern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
About the train journey from Bury St Edmunds to London
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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.
If you want to save money, travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends. You can also get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
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Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to London
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bury St Edmunds to London is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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