The average train between Wakefield and Bury St Edmunds takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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 every 4 hours between Wakefield and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Wakefield to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bury St Edmunds station.
Book your Wakefield to Bury St Edmunds train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Wakefield and Bury St Edmunds is 217.7 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Bury St Edmunds via Peterborough in around 3h 15m.