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 December
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in December
Estimated hotel price
$161
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 23 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 55m.

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 Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 9 miles 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 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 135 miles and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 23 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 55m.

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 Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 9 miles 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 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 135 miles and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,749 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,204 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,722 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,164 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,884 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 $203 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)
$233+
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The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$349+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$137+
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Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$122+
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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 $35.75 and $47.67. 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, 38% 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 $35.75 and $47.67. 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, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.