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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, The Northgate (13/14 North Gate Street) and The Bull Freehouse (The Street, Troston) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The View Restaurant at All Saints Hotel (Fornham St. Genevieve) and Côte Brasserie - Bury St Edmunds (52 Abbeygate Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bury St. Edmunds.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $59 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 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 $12. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $14 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 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $59 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 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 $12. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,381 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,548 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,217 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $236 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 Bull Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$177+
View
The Ickworth Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$292+
View
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$156+
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Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$158+
View
Heritage Grange at Thurston, Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$174+
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Hotel The Bell
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$193+
View

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.52 and $50.02. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.52 and $50.02. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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