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Trip Summary
10 trains operate daily from Colchester to Bury St Edmunds. The train trip from Colchester to Bury St Edmunds is usually about one hour and 7 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Greater Anglia train can get you there in as little as 48 minutes.
| Distance | 25 mi (41 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 48m |
| Lowest price | £17.90 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Colchester to Bury St Edmunds?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Colchester to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are 10 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 10 | 1h 8m | £17.90 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Colchester to Bury St Edmunds. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Colchester at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Colchester to Bury St Edmunds. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Colchester?
Main departure station: Colchester Train Station
There is one train station in Colchester.
All train stations in Colchester:
Colchester Train Station
Where is the train station in Bury St Edmunds?
Main arrival station: Bury St Edmunds Train Station
Bury St Edmunds has one train station.
Train stations in Bury St Edmunds:
Bury St Edmunds Train Station
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