The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Bury St Edmunds takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Clacton-on-Sea to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bury St Edmunds station.
Book your Clacton-on-Sea to Bury St Edmunds train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Bury St Edmunds is 59.2 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Bury St Edmunds via Colchester and Ipswich in around 2h 1m.