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  1. on time
    London St Pancras International
    Platform B
    18:40
    London St Pancras International
    Platform B
    19:55
    Cambridge
    Platform 7 estimated
    20:01
    Cambridge
    Platform 4 estimated
    20:15
    Ely
    Platform 1 estimated
    20:28
    Ely
    Platform 2 estimated
    20:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    on time
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    2 changes
    Off Peak
  2. on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 4
    19:11
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 4
    20:00
    Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    20:46
    Cambridge
    Platform 5 estimated
    21:26
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    on time
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  3. on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 8 estimated
    19:13
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 8 estimated
    19:39
    Stevenage
    Platform 4
    19:44
    Stevenage
    Platform 4
    20:30
    Cambridge
    Platform 3 estimated
    20:46
    Cambridge
    Platform 5 estimated
    21:26
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    on time
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    2 changes
    Off Peak
  4. on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 5 estimated
    21:11
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 5 estimated
    21:58
    Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    22:52
    Cambridge
    Platform 5 estimated
    23:32
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    on time
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  5. on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 8 estimated
    21:13
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 8 estimated
    21:45
    Hitchin
    Platform 2 estimated
    21:50
    Hitchin
    Platform 2 estimated
    22:28
    Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    22:52
    Cambridge
    Platform 5 estimated
    23:32
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    on time
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    2 changes
    Off Peak
  6. on time
    London Liverpool Street
    Platform 9 estimated
    23:30
    London Liverpool Street
    Platform 9 estimated
    00:46
    Ipswich
    Platform 3 estimated
    05:10
    Ipswich
    Platform 2B estimated
    05:48
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 1 estimated
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 1 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  7. on time
    London Liverpool Street
    Platform 13 estimated
    00:02
    London Liverpool Street
    Platform 13 estimated
    01:20
    Colchester
    Platform 2 estimated
    05:40
    Colchester
    Platform 2 estimated
    06:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 1 estimated
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 1 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  8. London Kings Cross
    Platform 5 estimated
    06:02
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 5 estimated
    07:30
    Cambridge
    Platform 2 estimated
    07:44
    Cambridge
    Platform 5 estimated
    08:23
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  9. London Kings Cross
    Platform 5 estimated
    06:15
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 5 estimated
    06:36
    Stevenage
    Platform 3 estimated
    06:44
    Stevenage
    Platform 4 estimated
    07:30
    Cambridge
    Platform 2 estimated
    07:44
    Cambridge
    Platform 5 estimated
    08:23
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 2 estimated
    2 changes
    Peak
  10. London Liverpool Street
    Platform 9 estimated
    06:30
    London Liverpool Street
    Platform 9 estimated
    07:42
    Ipswich
    Platform 3 estimated
    08:03
    Ipswich
    Platform 1 estimated
    08:32
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 1 estimated
    Bury St Edmunds
    Platform 1 estimated
    1 change
    Peak
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Journey information from London to Bury St Edmunds

  • Train Fares from: £13
  • Fastest route:
  • Slowest route:
  • Average journey time:
  • Changes: 1 to 3

  • How long does it take to travel from London to Bury St Edmunds by train?

    The average journey time between London and Bury St Edmunds is . On an average weekday, there are 106 trains travelling from London to Bury St Edmunds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration

  • What is the fastest journey from London to Bury St Edmunds by train?

    The fastest journey time by train is .

  • How much does the train from London to Bury St Edmunds cost?

    Train tickets from London to Bury St Edmunds can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.

  • Are there direct trains from London to Bury St Edmunds?

    No, it is not possible to travel from London to Bury St Edmunds without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from London to Bury St Edmunds.

    No direct trains possible

  • What is the distance between London and Bury St Edmunds?

    The distance between London and Bury St Edmunds is 63 miles.

    Distance: 63 miles

  • What time is the first train from London to Bury St Edmunds?

    The first train from London to Bury St Edmunds departs at .

    What time is the last train from London to Bury St Edmunds?

    The last train from London to Bury St Edmunds departs at .

    First train
    Last train
    No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

  • If you're like us, you've probably seen the sheer number of ticket types available in the UK and wondered ''Why are there so many?!'' Well, luckily we've put together a handy guide to all the variations of train ticket you may encounter on your travels.

    Our guide to ticket types:
    *Please note that not all types of train tickets are available for every journey. Factors such as the time, date and train company you'll be using can affect the availability of each one.

London to Bury St Edmunds timetable

Check out the next trains departing from London to Bury St Edmunds for Sunday 5th Apr 2020. For the full train timetable, or to search for a later time or date, click here.

DepartsArrivesDuration
18:4020:552h 15m, 2 changes
19:1121:262h 15m, 1 change
19:1321:262h 13m, 2 changes
21:1123:322h 21m, 1 change
21:1323:322h 19m, 2 changes
23:3005:486h 18m, 1 change
00:0206:286h 26m, 1 change
06:0208:232h 21m, 1 change
06:1508:232h 8m, 2 changes
06:3008:322h 2m, 1 change

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

How to find cheap train tickets from London 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.
‡Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.

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