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Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds by train

First train

05:04

Last train

21:22

Departure station

Cleethorpes

Arrival station

Bury St Edmunds

Journey time

From 3h 29m

Distance

96 miles (154 km)

Frequency

14 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway

Travelling from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds by train

Looking to travel from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 5 hours 7 minutes to travel from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 29 minutes though. You'll usually find 14 trains per day running along the 96 miles (154 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Bury St Edmunds, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Bury St Edmunds. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds 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!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

FAQs about the train journey from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds

Want to know more about your journey from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Bury St Edmunds from Cleethorpes?

To travel to Bury St Edmunds from Cleethorpes, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 5 hours and 7 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 29 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds?

Trains from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds take an average of 5 hours and 7 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 29 minutes. You'll usually find 14 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Cleethorpes and Bury St Edmunds by train?

The quickest journey time between Cleethorpes and Bury St Edmunds by train is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds?

No, there are no direct trains running from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Cleethorpes to Bury St Edmunds is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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