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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Bury St Edmundsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bury St Edmunds by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Bury St Edmundstrain train
    3h 24m
    £45–87

  2. Bus, line 42 bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arc Shopping Centrebus bus 43 / ...
    5h 11m
    £11–18

  3. Bus, line 44 bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus bus 44 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arc Shopping Centrebus bus 43 / ...
    4h 2m
    £18–34

  4. Drive 63.3 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Bury St Edmundscar car 63.3 mi
    1h 28m
    £16–22

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    5h 28m
    £17–34

Southend-on-Sea to Bury St Edmunds by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Bury St Edmunds, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Bury St Edmunds via Shenfield and Ipswich in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Arc Shopping Centre via Bus Station, Chelmsford, Colchester, The Bricklayers Arms, and Bus Station in around 4h 2m.

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