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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stowmarkettrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 43m
    £64–145

  2. Drive 112.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Bury St Edmundscar car 112.2 mi
    2h 8m
    £28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    6h
    £50–87

  4. Train via Cambridge

    1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain train
    4h 2m
    £72–141

  5. Bus via Bus Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus bus Uk950
    6h 14m
    £39–54

Reading to Bury St Edmunds by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Bury St Edmunds via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Stowmarket in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h.

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