Bury St. Edmunds travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bury St. Edmunds
With a population of 38,622, Bury St. Edmunds is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bury St. Edmunds has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bury St. Edmunds
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Northgate (13/14 North Gate Street) and The White Horse Whepstead (Rede Road Whepstead) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Bury St Edmunds (52 Abbeygate Street) and Whitings Bar (74-75 Whiting St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bury St. Edmunds.
When to visit Bury St. Edmunds
How to Get to Bury St. Edmunds
Plane
Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bury St. Edmunds, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bury St. Edmunds to Bristol takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 205 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 14 km from the city centre, Bury St. Edmunds Elmswell is the busiest station in Bury St. Edmunds. Another popular train station is Bury St. Edmunds Edmunds, located 1.2 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bury St. Edmunds, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bury St. Edmunds takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds
Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds
Average rates range from around RM 515 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 614 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bury St. Edmunds
Most booked hotels in Bury St. Edmunds
Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds
Expect to pay RM 8.84 per litre in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.