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Outbound fromBury St Edmunds to Witham by train
It takes an average of 2h 28m to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Witham by train, over a distance of around 31 miles (50 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Witham and tickets for this journey start from £12.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:26 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Witham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 11m | |
| Distance | 31 miles (50 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £12.60 | |
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Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Witham in 1 hour 11 minutes
If you want to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Witham by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Bury St Edmunds to Witham by train to take around 2 hours 28 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 24 trains per day running on this route, which spans 31 miles (50 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Witham. You can travel with Greater Anglia trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Witham start from £12.60 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Witham
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