What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton is to bus via Thetford which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Southampton Central via Stowmarket, Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Southampton is 179 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £75 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Southampton bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Southampton train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Southampton bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Southampton train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Southampton is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton?

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Bury St Edmunds to Southampton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 54m
£79–187
Bus via Thetford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
7h 2m
£24–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
6h 51m
£35–89
Drive 156.3 mi
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Southamptoncar 156.3 mi
2h 41m
£38–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
3. Take the bus from Tottenham Hale Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 36m
£69–148

Bury St Edmunds to Southampton by train and bus

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Southampton Central via Stowmarket, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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