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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds
Cheapest price
£99
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
5 h 24 m
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh 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 trains cover the 484 km distance in an average of 5 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 24 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 484 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£84 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 Edinburgh | 4h58 | 14:58 Bury St Edmunds | 1 change | |
| 11:30 Edinburgh | 5h25 | 16:55 Bury St Edmunds | 1 change | |
| 13:30 Edinburgh | 5h25 | 18:55 Bury St Edmunds | 1 change | |
 | 13:56 Edinburgh | 5h27 | 19:23 Bury St Edmunds | 2 changes | |
| 15:30 Edinburgh | 5h25 | 20:55 Bury St Edmunds | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds
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Trains from Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £26 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 484 km distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 484 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 19:00 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo from Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds trainsLNER, Lumo trains will get you between Edinburgh and Bury Saint Edmunds from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Bury Saint Edmunds 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 Bury Saint Edmunds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Bury Saint Edmunds
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:15 Saturday 06:50 - 17:30 Sunday 08:15 - 16:00
- Type of shops available: Barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets including the accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platform 2. They are open during staffing hours only
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At station entrance and on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at the Bus stop on station forecourt
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