Bury St Edmunds to Edinburgh Trains

Bury St Edmunds to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bury St Edmunds and Edinburgh takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Bury St Edmunds to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 43m
Duration: 369 mi
Distance: £161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 37m

£127–198

Bury St Edmunds to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bury St Edmunds and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury St Edmunds is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:29 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
6:25 PM → 11:32 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:30 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
13h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:29 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:29 PM
5h • 1 change
10:29 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:29 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 5:29 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:29 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:29 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:29 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Edinburgh? 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.