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
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
£84
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 Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £35 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 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 Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £35 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,948 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,058 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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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 £101 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)
£140+
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All Saints Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Appletree Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£241+
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Owls Roost
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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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 £1.60 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 £19.19 and £25.58. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.19 and £25.58. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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