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Trip Overview

The average train between Bury St Edmunds and Preston takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Bury St Edmunds to Preston. 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 49m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bury St Edmunds to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bury St Edmunds and Preston. 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 Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited11h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

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  • Distance: 224.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Preston via Peterborough and Leeds in around 5h 30m.

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