Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bury

With a population of 61,044, Bury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Bury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Crowded House (626 Manchester Road) and West Ivy (2 Rock Place) are great picks.

When to visit Bury

Bury in January
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury in January
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bury

Plane

Although Bury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Bury. The shortest domestic flight to Bury departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bury to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Bury Metrolink is the busiest station in Bury. Another popular train station is Bury Wedgwood Lane, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 275 km from Bury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bury takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Bury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Bury. The shortest domestic flight to Bury departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bury to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Bury Metrolink is the busiest station in Bury. Another popular train station is Bury Wedgwood Lane, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 275 km from Bury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bury takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Bury

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bury

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bury

Most booked hotels in Bury

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The Red Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Red Hall Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£80+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Bury

Hiring a car in Bury costs £31 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Bury.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bury is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bury costs £31 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Bury.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bury is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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