First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£78
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£78
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
3 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
3 h 15 m
Trains on 12 Sept
6
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 £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
To travel from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.
G00967+
L54659
G00954+
P76007
G00957+
L54639
G00970+
P01503
G00962+
P01501
G00954+
P76007
G00970+
P01503
G00962+
P01501
G00958+
P01498
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L54659Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 179 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.16. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00954+ P76007 | 6:29 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 3h09 | 9:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
G00957+ L54639 | 6:57 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 3h41 | 10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
G00958+ P01498 | 8:29 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 3h09 | 11:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
G00962+ P01501 | 10:29 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 3h09 | 13:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
G00967+ L54659 | 11:00 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 3h38 | 14:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
G00970+ P01503 | 12:29 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 3h09 | 15:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 20:37. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 20:37 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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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.

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.
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 options are available at Bury St Edmunds.
Wi-Fi is available at Bury St Edmunds. ATMs are available at Bury St Edmunds.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bury St Edmunds: Parking, WC.
Available at Bury St Edmunds: Bike Parking.
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.
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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Witton is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Witton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Witton.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Witton: Parking.
Available at Witton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Witton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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