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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bury St. Edmunds to see all of its attractions.
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
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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Train. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about €12 for a 0h 33m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 209 km and will cost you around €4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds
Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds
Average rates range from around €101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €124 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bury St. Edmunds
Most booked hotels in Bury St. Edmunds
Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds
Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.91 and €27.87. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bury St. Edmunds, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.