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Trains from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds

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Trains to Bury St Edmunds from Edinburgh Gateway

First train

09:17

Last train

17:46

Departure stationEdinburgh Gateway
Arrival stationBury St Edmunds
Journey time

From 5h 39m

Distance

303 miles (487 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, Thameslink

What are the train times from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds?

Check out the next trains departing from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds for Tuesday 27th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
11:0116:595h 58m, 2 changes
11:2818:236h 55m, 4 changes
12:5618:596h 3m, 2 changes
13:2820:256h 57m, 3 changes
14:5320:596h 6m, 2 changes
15:2622:277h 1m, 3 changes
17:1022:535h 43m, 2 changes
17:2605:4312h 17m, 4 changes
18:5506:2811h 33m, 5 changes
19:4907:2211h 33m, 3 changes

Trains to Bury St Edmunds from Edinburgh Gateway

Want to travel from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 7 hours 40 minutes to travel from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds by train. You'll find on average 0 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Bury St Edmunds by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.

London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail and Greater Anglia trains operate on this route.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds?

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

How fast can trains travel from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds?

The fastest time a train can travel the 303 miles (487 km) from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Are there any direct trains from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds?

There are no direct trains that run between Edinburgh Gateway and Bury St Edmunds. You’ll need to make at least 2 changes along the way.

How far is the train ride from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds?

The train ride from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds covers a distance of around 303 miles (487 km). The quickest journeys on this route can take 5 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the best way to travel to Bury St Edmunds from Edinburgh Gateway?

With the fastest journeys taking just 5 hours and 39 minutes, we think the best way to travel between Edinburgh Gateway and Bury St Edmunds is to take the train! Check out our Journey Planner for times, tickets and prices, or explore the classes and onboard services available on the train.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

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3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Edinburgh Gateway to Bury St Edmunds is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† 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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