Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bury St. Edmunds travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bury St. Edmunds

With a population of 38,622, Bury St. Edmunds is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bury St. Edmunds to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bury St. Edmunds

If you’re looking for affordable options, Worlington Hall (The Street,Worlington) and Meat & Greet BBQ Steakhouse (Whiting St) are great picks.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bury St. Edmunds

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 23 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest domestic flight to Bury St. Edmunds departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 9 miles from the city centre, Bury St. Edmunds Elmswell is the busiest station in Bury St. Edmunds. Another popular train station is Bury St. Edmunds Edmunds, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 140 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 23 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest domestic flight to Bury St. Edmunds departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 9 miles from the city centre, Bury St. Edmunds Elmswell is the busiest station in Bury St. Edmunds. Another popular train station is Bury St. Edmunds Edmunds, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 140 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,893 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,939 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,210 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,280 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bury St. Edmunds

Most booked hotels in Bury St. Edmunds

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Haughley House
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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All Saints Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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The Bull Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£200+
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The Bushel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £56 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.57 and £23.43. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £56 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.57 and £23.43. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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