Bury St Edmunds to Preston Trains

Bury St Edmunds to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bury St Edmunds and Preston takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours 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 11m

Duration

293 mi

Distance

£137

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Bury St Edmunds to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Bury St Edmunds and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury St Edmunds is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

12:00 PM → 4:38 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:38 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 6:38 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:10 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:39 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:39 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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