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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€151
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€151
Fastest journey on Sep 23
3 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
3 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 23
8
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds will cost around €151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €151.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds without transferring at least once.
5:19 AM3h38Birmingham8:57 AMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer- 7:22 AM3h37Birmingham10:59 AMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer
- 9:22 AM3h37Birmingham12:59 PMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer
- 11:22 AM3h37Birmingham2:59 PMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer
- 1:22 PM3h38Birmingham5:00 PMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer
- 7:22 PM3h32Birmingham10:54 PMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer
- 7:22 AM3h37Birmingham10:59 AMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer
- 9:22 AM3h37Birmingham12:59 PMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer
- 11:22 AM3h37Birmingham2:59 PMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer
- 3:22 PM3h37Birmingham6:59 PMBury St Edmunds€1511One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a train costs an average of €76.
Distance: 179 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€76 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds costing on average €76.
Other travel options to Bury Saint Edmunds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Live departures
Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00824+ P01783 | On time 3:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h37 | 6:59 PM Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1 transfer | |
| G00826+P01347 | On time 4:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h03 | 8:25 PM Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1 transfer | |
| G00828+P01786 | On time 4:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h07 | 8:59 PM Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
| 5:19 AM Birmingham | 3h38 | 8:57 AM Bury St Edmunds | 1 transfer | |
| 7:22 AM Birmingham | 3h37 | 10:59 AM Bury St Edmunds | 1 transfer | |
| 9:22 AM Birmingham | 3h37 | 12:59 PM Bury St Edmunds | 1 transfer | |
| 11:22 AM Birmingham | 3h37 | 2:59 PM Bury St Edmunds | 1 transfer | |
| 1:22 PM Birmingham | 3h38 | 5:00 PM Bury St Edmunds | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €43 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham and Bury Saint Edmunds from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds
Most Birmingham to Bury Saint Edmunds trains use the Birmingham New Street to Bury St Edmunds station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Bury Saint Edmunds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Which Bury Saint Edmunds station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
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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