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Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road by train

First train

04:48

Last train

20:59

Departure station

Bury St Edmunds

Arrival station

Manchester Oxford Road

Journey time

From 4h 10m

Distance

149 miles (240 km)

Frequency

13 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales

Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road in 4 hours 10 minutes

If you want to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road by train to take around 6 hours 1 minute. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 13 trains per day running on this route, which spans 149 miles (240 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Manchester Oxford Road. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road take?

The average journey time by train between Bury St Edmunds and Manchester Oxford Road is 6 hours and 1 minute, with around 13 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.

What's the fastest journey time between Bury St Edmunds and Manchester Oxford Road by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road?

No, there are no direct train services from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road. Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road leave?

The first train from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road leaves at 04:48. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road leave?

The last train from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road leaves at 20:59. 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 Manchester Oxford Road by train?

Trains travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Manchester Oxford Road cover a distance of around 149 miles (240 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Manchester Oxford Road to Bury St Edmunds.

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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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