The average train between Watford Junction and Bury St Edmunds takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Watford Junction to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
Watford Junction to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bury St Edmunds station.
Book your Watford Junction to Bury St Edmunds train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford Junction and Bury St Edmunds is 99.8 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Bury St Edmunds via London Euston, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 3h 1m.