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 Meat & Greet BBQ Steakhouse (Whiting St) are great picks.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in February
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in February
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $50 for a 1h 49m 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

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 $21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 274 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $50 for a 1h 49m 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

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 $21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,674 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,139 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,832 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,349 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,114 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,162 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,598 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 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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Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Chantry Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$347+
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Angel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$344+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$125+
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The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$189+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.36 and $51.14. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bury St. Edmunds, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.36 and $51.14. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bury St. Edmunds, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.