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Bury St Edmunds to Chester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Chester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as 50,17 €, with average prices for this route around 174,65 €.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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06:29
Bury St Edmunds
12:01
Chester
5h 32m, Changes requiredGreater AngliaLNERTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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08:29
Bury St Edmunds
14:01
Chester
5h 32m, Changes requiredGreater AngliaLNERTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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10:29
Bury St Edmunds
16:00
Chester
5h 31m, Changes requiredGreater AngliaLNERTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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12:29
Bury St Edmunds
18:09
Chester
5h 40m, Changes requiredGreater AngliaLNERTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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14:29
Bury St Edmunds
20:02
Chester
5h 33m, Changes requiredGreater AngliaLNERTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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16:29
Bury St Edmunds
22:02
Paris
5h 33m, Changes requiredGreater AngliaLNERTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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Bury St Edmunds to Chester Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:29
Last train
Last train
18:29
Departure station
Departure station
Bury St Edmunds
Arrival station
Arrival station
Chester
Journey time
Journey time
5h 22m
Distance
Distance
264 km
Price
Price
50,17 €*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Northern, Greater Anglia

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

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Bury St Edmunds to Chester can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, 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%

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 Chester, 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%

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!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Bury St Edmunds to Chester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Bury St Edmunds to Chester Train Ticket Types

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

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.