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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain train
    4h 44m
    £99–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk083
    8h 13m
    £26–40

  3. Drive  195.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Bury St Edmundscar car 195.1 mi
    3h 23m
    £49–70

  4. Train via Hinckley

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain train
    6h 7m
    £80–158

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain train Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Elytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    7h 8m
    £94–151

Chester to Bury St Edmunds by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bury St Edmunds via London Euston, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Parkside, and Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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