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
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £39 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 75 miles and will cost you around £8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 115 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £39 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 75 miles and will cost you around £8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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The Ickworth Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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The Bull Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Owls Roost
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£63+
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Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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