The average train between Exeter and Bury St Edmunds takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 every 2 hours between Exeter and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Exeter to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Exeter to Bury St Edmunds train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exeter and Bury St Edmunds is 338.8 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bury St Edmunds via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Stowmarket in around 5h 11m.