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Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby by train

First train

05:28

Last train

19:30

Departure station

Bury St Edmunds

Arrival station

West Kirby

Journey time

From 5h 42m

Distance

180 miles (290 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway

Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby in 5 hours 42 minutes

If you want to travel from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby by train to take around 7 hours 59 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 180 miles (290 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to West Kirby. 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 West Kirby 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 West Kirby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Bury St Edmunds and West Kirby by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby?

No, there are no direct train services from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby. Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby leave?

The first train from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby leaves at 05:28. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby leave?

The last train from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby leaves at 19:30. 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 West Kirby by train?

Trains travelling from Bury St Edmunds to West Kirby cover a distance of around 180 miles (290 km) during the journey.

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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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