The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£34
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 59 m
Trains on 18 Sept
8
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
To travel from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) you need to make at least one change.
P77490 · P02131+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street12:282h57London Kings Cross (KGX)15:25Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£341One-way2 changes
P01254 · P01505+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street12:042h23London Kings Cross (KGX)14:27Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£341One-way2 changes
P77490 · P02131+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale12:392h46London Kings Cross (KGX)15:25Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£341One-way2 changes
P01259 · L54682+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street12:342h21London Kings Cross (KGX)14:55Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£461One-way2 changes
C93346+
P021108:541h31London Kings Cross (KGX)10:25Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£531One-way1 change
C93346+
P021108:541h31London Kings Cross (KGX)10:25Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£531One-way1 change
G77102+
P0216221:481h39London Kings Cross (KGX)23:27Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£531One-way1 change
G76998+
P0212612:242h01London Kings Cross (KGX)14:25Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£531One-way1 change
P01259 · L54682+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street12:342h21London Kings Cross (KGX)14:55Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£461One-way2 changes
P01254 · P01505+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street12:042h23London Kings Cross (KGX)14:27Bury St Edmunds (BSE)£341One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 99 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE):
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.76. The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 46m 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.
Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C93376+ P02123 | On time 11:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h31 | 13:25 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1 change | |
G27008+ P02126 | On time 12:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h31 | 14:25 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1 change | |
G77014+ P02131 | On time 13:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h31 | 15:25 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
C93346+ P02110 | 8:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h31 | 10:25 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 20:24. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 4:01 |
Last train 20:24 |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia, Great Northern from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) trainsGreater Anglia, Great Northern trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Bury St Edmunds (BSE) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) 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 St Edmunds (BSE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Kings Cross (KGX) and Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Bury St Edmunds (BSE) trains use the London Liverpool Street to Bury St Edmunds station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Bury St Edmunds (BSE) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
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.
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