Bus from Kentford to Bury St Edmunds
7 direct routes · 17–61 min · first bus 07:56, last bus 17:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bury St Edmunds as of 12:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kentford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | Mulleys Motorways | ~36 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:10 | 17:25 | Business Park (opp) | West Suffolk College (adj) | Moulton, Gazeley, Higham, Barrow, Great Saxham, Little Saxham & 1 more |
| 16 | Stephensons of Essex | ~61 min | 3 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 17:41 | Business Park (o/s) | Railway Station (opp) | Kennett, Red Lodge, Worlington, Mildenhall, Barton Mills, Icklingham & 6 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 311, B5, B6, X16
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | Mulleys Motorways | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Orchard Place (adj) | West Suffolk College (adj) | — |
| B5 | Central Connect | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | Business Park (opp) | West Suffolk College (adj) | — |
| B6 | Central Connect | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:12 | 08:12 | Business Park (opp) | West Suffolk College (adj) | — |
| X16 | Stephensons of Essex | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:14 | 15:14 | Business Park (opp) | West Suffolk College (adj) | — |
| 311 | Stephensons of Essex | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Orchard Place (adj) | West Suffolk College (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kentford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 312 bus, 16 bus, 311 bus, B5 bus, B6 bus or X16 bus timetable.
Fares from Kentford to Bury St Edmunds
- £5.70 adult single, £9.20 return on the 312 (Mulleys Motorways) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 16 and X16 (Stephensons of Essex)
- £6.40 adult single, £9.10 return on the 311 (Mulleys Motorways) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the B5 and B6 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £4.80 adult single, £7.40 return on the 311 (Stephensons of Essex)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kentford to Bury St Edmunds?
7 routes run directly from Kentford to Bury St Edmunds: the 312 (Mulleys Motorways), the 16 (Stephensons of Essex), the 311 (Mulleys Motorways), the B5 (Central Connect), the B6 (Central Connect), the X16 (Stephensons of Essex), the 311 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 312, 6 times each weekday — board at Business Park (opp) and get off at West Suffolk College (adj), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kentford to Bury St Edmunds?
Between 17 minutes on the X16 and 61 on the 16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Moulton, Gazeley, Higham, Barrow and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kentford to Bury St Edmunds?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:56 and the last around 17:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kentford to Bury St Edmunds?
Adult singles from Kentford to Bury St Edmunds: £5.70 on the 312 (Mulleys Motorways); £3.00 on the 16 and X16 (Stephensons of Essex); £6.40 on the 311 (Mulleys Motorways); £5.00 on the B5 and B6 (Central Connect); £4.80 on the 311 (Stephensons of Essex). The 312, the 311, the B5 and the B6 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.