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Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Leicester (LEI)

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17

train journeys
per day

81

miles (131 kms)

2hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

06:28 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Leicester (LEI)

Buy tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester. Explore the list of all train routes from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester is approximately 81 miles (131 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 9 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bury St Edmunds to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Bury St Edmunds to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    08:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    2 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    09:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    10:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:58
    2 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    11:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:29
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    12:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:59
    2 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    13:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:28
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    14:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:59
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    16:36
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:29
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    16:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:59
    2 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    17:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:29
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    18:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:58
    2 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    19:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:25
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    20:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:59
    2 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    21:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:30
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    22:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:59
    4 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    01:44
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:28
    9 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    08:49
    Bury St Edmunds
    Leicester
    Bury St Edmunds to Leicester

About Bury St Edmunds Station

Station name Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
Address Bury St Edmunds station, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester

The travel time between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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Amenities on trains between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bury St Edmunds & Leicester. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bury St Edmunds and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.