Introduction
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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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, Worlington Hall (The Street,Worlington) and Gastrono-me (22 Abbeygate Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Whitings Bar (74-75 Whiting St) and Verve Bar & Restaurant (1 Woolhall 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
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 48m 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 U-Save, 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 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 266 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 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 48m 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 U-Save, 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 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (7,193 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,962 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $240 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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Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$431+
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The Bull Inn
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$194+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$193+
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Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$218+
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The Grange Country House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$194+
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The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$193+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.56 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.56 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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