The average train between York and Bury St Edmunds takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 31m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from York 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 York to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via Peterborough station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
York to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bury St Edmunds station.
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The distance between York and Bury St Edmunds is 224.8 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from York to Bury St Edmunds via Peterborough in around 3h 24m.