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 December
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in December
Estimated hotel price
£76
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 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest domestic flight to Bury St. Edmunds departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 14 km 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 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest domestic flight to Bury St. Edmunds departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 14 km 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 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £86 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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The Walnuts Country House
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Haughley House
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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All Saints Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bury St. Edmunds, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bury St. Edmunds, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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