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Compare train and coach for Northampton to Bury Saint Edmunds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Bury Saint Edmunds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £98 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £98, while a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 109 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£98 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bury Saint Edmunds:
A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bury Saint Edmunds costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Bury Saint Edmunds take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 19m.
Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-75.68. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 1h 33m 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.
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FAQs: Northampton to Bury Saint Edmunds
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bury Saint Edmunds:
A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bury Saint Edmunds costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Bury Saint Edmunds take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Bury Saint Edmunds as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Bury St Edmunds (BSE).
- Coaches mostly depart from Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) and arrive in Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Bury Saint Edmunds by train.
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