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Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge train prices and times

Planning a journey from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$29.52, with average prices for this route around AU$29.52. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
11:59 41m, Direct Bury St Edmunds	12:40 Cambridge	Find Tickets
12:59 41m, Direct Bury St Edmunds	13:40 Cambridge	Find Tickets
13:59 41m, Direct Bury St Edmunds	14:40 Cambridge	Find Tickets
14:59 41m, Direct Bury St Edmunds	15:40 Cambridge	Find Tickets
15:59 41m, Direct Bury St Edmunds	16:40 Cambridge	Find Tickets
16:59 42m, Direct Bury St Edmunds	17:41 Paris	Find Tickets

Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge train route details

First train

05:43

Last train

21:59

Departure station

Bury St Edmunds

Arrival station

Cambridge

Journey time

41m

Distance

40 km

Price

AU$29.52*

Train Operators

Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge train prices and times

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