The average train between Kent and Bury St Edmunds takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kent 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 Kent to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Ashford International station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via London St Pancras Intl station and Cambridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Kent to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bury St Edmunds station.
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The distance between Kent and Bury St Edmunds is 111.1 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Bury St Edmunds via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 3h 39m.