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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, The Northgate (13/14 North Gate Street) and The Bull Freehouse (The Street, Troston) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The View Restaurant at All Saints Hotel (Fornham St. Genevieve) and Côte Brasserie - Bury St Edmunds (52 Abbeygate Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bury St. Edmunds.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 160 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,403 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 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)
£121+
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The Bull Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
View
The Ickworth Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£127+
View
Owls Roost
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£70+
View
Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£64+
View

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.79. 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, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.79. 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, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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