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Chester to Bury St Edmunds trains

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The average train between Chester and Bury St Edmunds takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

4h 6m
Duration
263 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Chester to Bury St Edmunds train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia4h • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia4h • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia4h • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia4h • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Bury St Edmunds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bury St Edmunds via London Euston, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 4h 44m.

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