The average train between Basingstoke and Bury St Edmunds takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Bury St Edmunds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Bury St Edmunds? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Stowmarket station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Basingstoke to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stowmarket station.
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The distance between Basingstoke and Bury St Edmunds is 165.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Bury St Edmunds via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Stowmarket in around 3h 53m.