Bury St Edmunds to Prittlewell by train
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:30 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Prittlewell | |
| Journey time | From 2h 9m | |
| Distance | 49 miles (78 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to Prittlewell in 2 hours 9 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to Prittlewell? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 46 minutes to travel the 49 miles (78 km) from Bury St Edmunds to Prittlewell by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Greater Anglia for all or at least part of your journey to Prittlewell.
Book train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Prittlewell in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Prittlewell by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Prittlewell
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