The average train between Bristol and Bury St Edmunds takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Bristol to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Bristol to Bury St Edmunds train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bristol and Bury St Edmunds is 243.6 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bury St Edmunds via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Stowmarket in around 4h 42m.