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Preston to Bury St Edmunds trains

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The average train between Preston and Bury St Edmunds takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

6h 3m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Preston to Bury St Edmunds train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia11h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 14m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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  • Distance: 224.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Bury St Edmunds, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Bury St Edmunds via Leeds and Peterborough in around 5h 55m.

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