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Bury St Edmunds to Ilford train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Ilford, starting from £57.80 and averaging £57.80. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 56m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
18:56 Bury St Edmunds	20:58 Ilford	2h 2m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
18:56 Bury St Edmunds	21:21 Ilford	2h 25m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
18:57 Bury St Edmunds	21:43 Ilford	2h 46m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
19:24 Bury St Edmunds	21:43 Ilford	2h 19m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
19:24 Bury St Edmunds	21:51 Ilford	2h 27m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
19:57 Bury St Edmunds	22:50 Paris	2h 53m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets View More Trains

Bury St Edmunds to Ilford train route details

First train

08:11

Last train

23:30

Departure station

Bury St Edmunds

Arrival station

Ilford

Journey time

1h 56m

Distance

56 miles

Price

£57.80*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

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

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Ilford during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about 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 Ilford, 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%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Bury St Edmunds to Ilford ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

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 Ilford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Bury St Edmunds to Ilford 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:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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