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. We recommend you stay at least 4 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 White Horse Whepstead (Rede Road Whepstead) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Whitings Bar (74-75 Whiting St) 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 June
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in June
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Train. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $48 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 9 miles from the city center, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 110 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 135 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 the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Train. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $48 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 9 miles from the city center, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 110 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
LOT
Good (672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (889 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,277 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bury St. Edmunds

Most booked hotels in Bury St. Edmunds

Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 779 reviews)
$144+
Haughley House
5 stars
Excellent (9, 43 reviews)
$129+
The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1289 reviews)
$231+
The Ickworth Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 266 reviews)
$146+
The Bull Inn
5 stars
Good (7.7, 449 reviews)
$102+
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2213 reviews)
$88+

Renting a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Renting a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs $28 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 322% cheaper than airport locations in Bury St. Edmunds.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs $28 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 322% cheaper than airport locations in Bury St. Edmunds.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.