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Outbound fromStafford to Bury St Edmunds by train
It takes an average of 5h 20m to travel from Stafford to Bury St Edmunds by train, over a distance of around 125 miles (201 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Stafford to Bury St Edmunds and tickets for this journey start from £106.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:03 | |
| Departure station | Stafford | |
| Arrival station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Journey time | From 4h 22m | |
| Distance | 125 miles (201 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £106.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast |
Travelling from Stafford to Bury St Edmunds by train
Looking to travel from Stafford to Bury St Edmunds by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 20 minutes to travel from Stafford to Bury St Edmunds by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 22 minutes though. You'll usually find 25 trains per day running along the 125 miles (201 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 Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia or CrossCountry 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 Stafford 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, as advance tickets start from £106.30.
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Cheap train tickets from Stafford 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 Stafford 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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