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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Stansted and Bury St Edmunds. The average train journey from Stansted to Bury St Edmunds takes 2 hours and 51 minutes, but some Greater Anglia train trips are as short as one hour and 23 minutes.
| Distance | 32 mi (51 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 23m |
| Lowest price | $27.77 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Stansted to Bury St Edmunds
- CrossCountry + Connections tickets: $28 one-way
- Greater Anglia tickets: $28 one-way
- Greater Anglia + Connections tickets: $28 one-way
Which train should you take from Stansted to Bury St Edmunds?
There are 3 train lines with service from Stansted to Bury St Edmunds. Greater Anglia is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 4 | 1h 57m | $28.51 |
| Greater Anglia | 5 | 3h 16m | $28.57 |
| Greater Anglia + Connections | 1 | 1h 59m | $27.77 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Stansted to Bury St Edmunds start from $28, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Bury St Edmunds. CrossCountry + Connections in Stansted leaves from Stansted Airport Train Station . And in Bury St Edmunds trains arrive at Bury St Edmunds Train Station .
From Stansted to Bury St Edmunds train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 1 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bury St Edmunds faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 23 minutes.
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.
Greater Anglia + Connections train tickets from Stansted to Bury St Edmunds start from $28, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Greater Anglia + Connections schedules to Bury St Edmunds. Greater Anglia + Connections in Stansted leaves from Stansted Airport Train Station . And in Bury St Edmunds trains arrive at Bury St Edmunds Train Station .
From Stansted to Bury St Edmunds train travel on Greater Anglia + Connections takes 1 hours and 59 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bury St Edmunds faster, Greater Anglia + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 23 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Stansted to Bury St Edmunds on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Stansted at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bury St Edmunds to Stansted.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Stansted?
Main departure station: Stansted Airport Train Station
There is one train station in Stansted.
All train stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport 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.
All train stations in Bury St Edmunds:
Bury St Edmunds Train Station
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