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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bury St. Edmunds has to offer.

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in May
Estimated hotel price
$72
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 the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Bishop's Stortford takes 0h 35m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 9 miles from the city center, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 140 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 the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Bishop's Stortford takes 0h 35m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 9 miles from the city center, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 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 Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 817 reviews)
$166+
Haughley House
5 stars
Excellent (9, 45 reviews)
$153+
Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1294 reviews)
$236+
Travelodge Ipswich Stowmarket
3 stars
Good (7.7, 5 reviews)
$53+
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2216 reviews)
$91+
The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Renting a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs $78 per day, on average, or $313 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs $78 per day, on average, or $313 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.