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
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in December
Estimated hotel price
£72
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 10m.

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 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using National Express or FlixBus.

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 10m.

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 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,715 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,048 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,162 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,622 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,171 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,715 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 £83 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)
£138+
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Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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All Saints Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Angel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£54+
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Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £38 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 £16.25 and £21.67. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bury St. Edmunds, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £38 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 £16.25 and £21.67. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bury St. Edmunds, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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