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How to get fromAlton to Bury St Edmundsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Bury St Edmunds by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stowmarkettrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 15m
    £67–154

  2. Drive 129.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Bury St Edmundscar car 129.7 mi
    2h 16m
    £32–46

  3. Bus via Bus Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus bus Uk950
    7h 27m

  4. Train via Cambridge

    1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain train
    4h 26m
    £64–133

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    7h 32m

Alton to Bury St Edmunds by train and subway

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Alton to Bury St Edmunds via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Stowmarket in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Bus Station via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 27m.

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