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, The Northgate (13/14 North Gate Street) and The White Horse Whepstead (Rede Road Whepstead) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Bury St Edmunds (52 Abbeygate Street) and Whitings Bar (74-75 Whiting St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bury St. Edmunds.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 116
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 23 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 42 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 9 miles 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 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 23 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 42 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 9 miles 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 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around S$ 148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 180 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bury St. Edmunds

Most booked hotels in Bury St. Edmunds

Tuddenham Mill
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 241+
The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 307+
The Ickworth Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 208+
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 119+
The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
S$ 109+
Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
S$ 153+

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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$ 30.25 and S$ 40.34. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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$ 30.25 and S$ 40.34. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.