The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cambridge for Bury Saint Edmunds every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:501h25Cambridge10:15Bury Saint Edmunds£161One-way0 changes
8:501h25Cambridge10:15Bury Saint Edmunds£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 41 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds
Buses from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:15, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 41 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 41 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 5:15 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bury Saint Edmunds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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