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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain train
    3h 21m
    £77–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Interchangebus bus 491 / ...
    6h 44m
    £23–71

  3. Train, line 44 bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus bus 44 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arc Shopping Centrebus bus 43 / ...
    4h 2m
    £63–124

  4. Drive 111.5 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Bury St Edmundscar car 111.5 mi
    2h 15m
    £27–39

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain train
    3h 47m
    £80–157

Canterbury to Bury St Edmunds by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Bury St Edmunds via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 44m.

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