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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£17

Average price

£17

Fastest journey

38 m

Average duration

41 m

Trains per day

Distance

41 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Cambridge for Bury Saint Edmunds every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 42 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.

Cheapest

C65513

08:440h42

Cambridge station (CBG)

09:26Bury St Edmunds (BSE)

£171One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

C65517

09:460h38

Cambridge station (CBG)

10:24Bury St Edmunds (BSE)

£171One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

G29568

06:410h41

Cambridge station (CBG)

07:22Bury St Edmunds (BSE)

£171One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

C65512

07:420h41

Cambridge station (CBG)

08:23Bury St Edmunds (BSE)

£171One-way

0 changes

Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Abellio Greater Anglia G29568 Abellio Greater AngliaG29568	06:41 Cambridge station (CBG)	0h41	07:22 Bury St Edmunds (BSE)	0 changesDirect
Abellio Greater Anglia C65512 Abellio Greater AngliaC65512	07:42 Cambridge station (CBG)	0h41	08:23 Bury St Edmunds (BSE)	0 changesDirect
Abellio Greater Anglia C65513 Abellio Greater AngliaC65513	08:44 Cambridge station (CBG)	0h42	09:26 Bury St Edmunds (BSE)	0 changesDirect
Abellio Greater Anglia C65517 Abellio Greater AngliaC65517	09:46 Cambridge station (CBG)	0h38	10:24 Bury St Edmunds (BSE)	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds

Trains from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds run on average 5 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

40 km

Average train duration

39m

Cheapest ticket price

£15

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

38m

First train

05:15

Last train

23:47

Price information

Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia and Great Northern trains Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds

For as little as £10 you can travel by train to Bury Saint Edmunds from Cambridge with Abellio Greater Anglia and Great Northern. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Train information from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds with Abellio Greater Anglia:

Average Duration: 38 min
Cheapest Price: £10
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 11 a day

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds with Great Northern:

Average Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £15
Great Northern frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds.

Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds is £15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds train travel time is 38 min for the 25 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds leaves at 05: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds leaves at 23: 47.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds without having to change trains with Abellio Greater Anglia. There are 5 direct trains from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds, you can count on Abellio Greater Anglia or Great Northern for the best way to get you to Bury Saint Edmunds. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Bury Saint Edmunds from Cambridge and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 47.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cambridge, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bury St Edmunds, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bury Saint Edmunds from Cambridge is worth doing with a journey time of 38 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Bury Saint Edmunds

Cambridge

Bury Saint Edmunds

The major train station for departures in Cambridge is Cambridge North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cambridge North for your trip from Cambridge to Bury Saint Edmunds.

Cambridge North Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Address

Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZ

Phone Number

+44 8450507080

Distance to city center

3 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
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

Toilets Location: Station foyer
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform

Public transport options for Cambridge North

Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.

Cambridge

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW

Phone Number

+44 8450507080

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Premium Bay

Accessibility

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: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge