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Moyse's Hall Museum
Museum inside Moyse's Hall, presenting local history, fine art and changing displays in one of the town's oldest buildings.
Trains from Manchester to Bury Saint Edmunds run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:53, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 0:53 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bury Saint Edmunds trains for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33893+ G00808+ P02126 | Delayed 9:34 9:34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h51 | 14:26 14:26Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 2 changes | |
W33886+ G00821+ P02146 | Delayed 13:34 13:34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h49 | 18:23 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 2 changes | |
C21581+ P01789 | On time 18:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h10 | 22:53 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1 change | |
W84737+ C02056+ P02097+ G27017 | On time 21:09 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 10h11 | 7:20 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 4 changes | |
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Museum inside Moyse's Hall, presenting local history, fine art and changing displays in one of the town's oldest buildings.
Historic house museum recreating domestic life through period rooms and displays linked to local social history.
Compact gallery showing contemporary and modern art, photography and craft exhibitions in a central heritage building.
Town-centre gardens around the abbey ruins, with lawns, flower beds and space for walking, picnics and quiet breaks.
Elegant Georgian square with the theatre, mature trees and surrounding historic buildings, ideal for a gentle town-centre stroll.
Popular green space with boating lake, play areas and paths, well suited to families and relaxed walks near the centre.
A strong, ruby ale first brewed by Greene King in Bury St Edmunds. It is a long-standing local pint closely tied to the town’s brewing identity.
A classic Suffolk smoked herring, traditionally cured and smoked over oak. It is one of East Anglia’s best-known coastal specialities.
A semi-hard Suffolk cheese with a creamy, slightly nutty flavour. It is a regional staple often served on ploughman’s lunches and cheeseboards.
Refined modern British dining in an elegant townhouse setting, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Popular restaurant focused on steak and grilled dishes, with a lively yet relaxed atmosphere in the town centre.
Historic pub dining with a classic British menu, local ales and a characterful setting near the Abbey Gardens.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, but tourist stays and restaurant meals still cost more than in many smaller UK towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. No tip is expected in cafés, but small change is appreciated.
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Most Manchester to Bury Saint Edmunds trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Bury St Edmunds station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Bury Saint Edmunds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
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.
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