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4.6Travel Information from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham
 Distance | 111 miles (179 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $123 - |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $123 (€111) • 3 h 8 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $123 (€111) • 3 h 8 min |
 Popular travel companies | CrossCountry |
Travel 111 miles (179 km) by train or bus from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham.
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How to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham?
There are two ways to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham; these are by train or by bus. The quickest travel solution is by train, with the fastest journey times of 3 hours and 35 minutes. However, passengers traveling by bus or train will need to make at least one change during their journey. Trains and buses head to Birmingham from the Suffolk market town of Bury St Edmunds on a daily basis, however, bus journeys can take more than eight hours and at least two changes are required.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham?
National Express buses are the cheapest solution for travel from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham, and there are eight buses on every day of the week. The quickest bus journeys take 6 hours and 45 minutes. It's a good idea to book bus trips in advance using the Omio app, as this is the best way to benefit from cheaper tickets. All buses require at least one change. All buses leave from the bus station in the center of town and arrive at Birmingham Bus Terminal in Digbeth. The Digbeth Bus Terminal provides onward bus links to the city center and throughout Birmingham and has a coffee bar, free WiFi, and ATMs.
What is the fastest way to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham?
The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham is by train, and there are about 16 trains on every day of the week. The quickest journeys take just over three hours, but average journey times are around four hours. At least one change is required, and trains are provided by Cross Country. All trains arrive at Birmingham New Street Railway Station, which is in the city center and close to all major attractions and shops. Birmingham New Street Station has been upgraded in the past couple of years and is a modern railway station with a First Class Lounge, public seating areas, ATMs, WiFi, and lots more facilities.
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Travel from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham by train
The first train of the day from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham departs at around 6:30 a.m. and arrives at Birmingham New Street at 9:40 a.m. This train is operated by Cross Country and one change is required at Peterborough. There are no direct services from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham, and the longest journey time is just over 10 hours for the final train of the day which leaves Bury St Edmunds at just before 10:00 p.m. and arrives at New Street at around 8:00 a.m. the following day, due to a lengthy wait at Cambridge Station for a connection. All trains arrive into Birmingham New Street, located just below the Bull Ring Shopping Center in central Birmingham.
Travel from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham by bus
National Express operate all buses from Bury St Edmunds to Birmingham, and at least one change is required on every journey. The quickest journeys take 6 hours 45 minutes, although average journey times are around 8 hours 20 minutes. The earliest bus of the day leaves Bury St Edmunds at 8:30 a.m. and departs from the Bus Terminal on St Andrews Street. Buses arrive at Digbeth Bus Terminal, which is less than one mile from the city center. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the city center from the bus terminal, although public transit buses are also available if preferred. Buses from Bury St Edmunds stop at various drop off points in Birmingham, including Bearwood, Five Ways, and Great Barr.
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There are 2 ways to get from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Birmingham from Bury Saint Edmunds is by taking a train, which costs on average $123 (€111).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham:
Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().
The quickest way to travel between Bury Saint Edmunds and Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 3 h 8 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
The distance is approximately 111 miles (179 km) from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bury Saint Edmunds and Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham:
- You can take a train from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham with CrossCountry or Abellio Greater Anglia. Cheap tickets can be found for $138 (€124) with CrossCountry from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bury Saint Edmunds to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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