The average train between Heathrow and Bury St Edmunds takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Heathrow 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 Heathrow and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Heathrow to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Heathrow to Bury St Edmunds train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Heathrow and Bury St Edmunds is 117.9 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Bury St Edmunds via Stratford (London) and Stowmarket in around 3h 23m.