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, Sakura Japanese Restaurant (7 The Traverse) and Priory Hotel (Mildenhall Road) are great picks.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in December
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in December
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 28m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 217 km and will cost you around $25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 28m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 217 km and will cost you around $25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 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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The Walnuts Country House
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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All Saints Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$252+
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Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$355+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$123+
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Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$113+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.65 and $47.53. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.65 and $47.53. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.