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. Bury St. Edmunds deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
C$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 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 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 25 for a 1h 28m 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 rental from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 209 km and will cost you around C$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 209 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 25 for a 1h 28m 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 rental from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 209 km and will cost you around C$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 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 C$ 148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 178 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 311+
The Ickworth Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 209+
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 118+
The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 109+
Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 153+

Renting a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre 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 C$ 30.33 and C$ 40.44.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre 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 C$ 30.33 and C$ 40.44.