Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bury St. Edmunds travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bury St. Edmunds

With a population of 38 622, Bury St. Edmunds is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Bury St. Edmunds

If you’re looking for affordable options, Worlington Hall (The Street,Worlington) and Meat & Greet BBQ Steakhouse (Whiting St) are great picks.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bury St. Edmunds

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 2h 01m trip. Located 14 km from the city centre, Bury St. Edmunds Elmswell is the busiest station in Bury St. Edmunds. Another popular train station is Bury St. Edmunds Edmunds, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 2h 01m trip. Located 14 km from the city centre, Bury St. Edmunds Elmswell is the busiest station in Bury St. Edmunds. Another popular train station is Bury St. Edmunds Edmunds, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bury St. Edmunds using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around S$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bury St. Edmunds

Most booked hotels in Bury St. Edmunds

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The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 387+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 106+
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Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 108+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay S$ 2.71 per litre in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 32.52 and S$ 43.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.71 per litre in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 32.52 and S$ 43.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.