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Outbound fromBury St Edmunds to London Paddington by train
It takes an average of 3h 17m to travel from Bury St Edmunds to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 64 miles (102 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Bury St Edmunds to London Paddington and tickets for this journey start from £24.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:31 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | London Paddington | |
| Journey time | From 1h 59m | |
| Distance | 64 miles (102 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £24.40 | |
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Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to London Paddington by train
Looking to travel from Bury St Edmunds to London Paddington by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 17 minutes to travel from Bury St Edmunds to London Paddington by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 59 minutes though. You'll usually find 27 trains per day running along the 64 miles (102 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to London Paddington, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Greater Anglia or CrossCountry to get to London Paddington – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Bury St Edmunds to London Paddington 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, as advance tickets start from £24.40.
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Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to London Paddington
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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 Paddington is right for you.
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