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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bury St. Edmunds has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bury St. Edmunds

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Northgate (13/14 North Gate Street) and The White Horse Whepstead (Rede Road Whepstead) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Bury St Edmunds (52 Abbeygate Street) and Whitings Bar (74-75 Whiting St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bury St. Edmunds.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in March
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in March
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 14 km 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 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 14 km 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 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $216 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bury St. Edmunds

Most booked hotels in Bury St. Edmunds

Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$272+
Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$348+
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$148+
The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$134+
The Grange Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$139+
Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$193+

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48.