The cheapest and fastest trains from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£141
Average price
£141
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham will cost around £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £141.
To travel from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.
6:293h09Bury St Edmunds9:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
8:303h08Bury St Edmunds11:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
10:293h09Bury St Edmunds13:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
12:293h09Bury St Edmunds15:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
14:293h09Bury St Edmunds17:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
8:303h08Bury St Edmunds11:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
6:293h09Bury St Edmunds9:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
10:293h09Bury St Edmunds13:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
12:293h09Bury St Edmunds15:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
14:293h09Bury St Edmunds17:38Birmingham£1411One-way1 change
Live departures
Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:29 Bury St Edmunds | 3h09 | 15:38 Birmingham | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:29 Bury St Edmunds | 3h09 | 17:38 Birmingham | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:29 Bury St Edmunds | 3h09 | 19:38 Birmingham | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:25 Bury St Edmunds | 3h13 | 21:38 Birmingham | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:30 Bury St Edmunds | 3h14 | 23:44 Birmingham | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:29 Bury St Edmunds | 3h09 | 9:38 Birmingham | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:30 Bury St Edmunds | 3h08 | 11:38 Birmingham | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:29 Bury St Edmunds | 3h09 | 13:38 Birmingham | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham
Trains from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 20:37. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 20:37 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 42 days |
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FAQs: Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bury Saint Edmunds and Birmingham
Most Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham trains use the Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Bury Saint Edmunds and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bury Saint Edmunds station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to Bury St Edmunds from Bury Saint Edmunds city centre
Bury St Edmunds train station facilities and services
Bury St Edmunds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bury St Edmunds.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bury St Edmunds. ATMs are available at Bury St Edmunds.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bury St Edmunds. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bury St Edmunds: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bury St Edmunds: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bury St Edmunds: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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