The average train between Ilford and Bury St Edmunds takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford 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 Ilford and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via Stowmarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Ilford to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford (London) station.
Ilford to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Bury St Edmunds station.
Book your Ilford to Bury St Edmunds train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ilford and Bury St Edmunds is 88.2 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Bury St Edmunds via Stratford (London) and Stowmarket in around 2h 49m.