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Outbound fromBury St Edmunds to Shenfield by train
It takes an average of 3h 8m to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Shenfield by train, over a distance of around 46 miles (74 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Shenfield and tickets for this journey start from £14.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:31 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Shenfield | |
| Journey time | From 1h 31m | |
| Distance | 46 miles (74 km) | |
| Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £14.70 | |
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Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Shenfield by train
Looking to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Shenfield by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 8 minutes to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Shenfield by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 31 minutes though. You'll usually find 34 trains per day running along the 46 miles (74 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Shenfield, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Greater Anglia are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Shenfield in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Bury St Edmunds to Shenfield in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £14.70.
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Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Shenfield
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Consider a Season Ticket
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