The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ipswich for Bury Saint Edmunds every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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 coach for Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 37 km
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£14 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds trains for tomorrow, Monday 23 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:20 Ipswich | 0h35 | 09:55 Bury Saint Edmunds | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds
Trains from Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds run on average 8 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 27m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 23:31 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and Bury Saint Edmunds from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ipswich to Bury Saint Edmunds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Bury Saint Edmunds
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Close to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on Derby Road, near the Station Hotel
- 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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