The average train between Harwich and Bury St Edmunds takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Harwich to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Harwich Town station.
Harwich to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bury St Edmunds station.
Book your Harwich to Bury St Edmunds train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Harwich and Bury St Edmunds is 51.8 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Bury St Edmunds via Manningtree and Ipswich in around 1h 49m.