Bus from Newmarket (Suffolk) to Bury St Edmunds
6 direct routes · 26–80 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 17:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bury St Edmunds as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newmarket, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Stephensons of Essex | ~80 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:50 | 17:30 | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | Railway Station (opp) | Moulton, Kentford, Kennett, Red Lodge, Worlington, Mildenhall & 8 more |
| 312 | Mulleys Motorways | ~46 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 17:15 | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | West Suffolk College (adj) | Kentford, Moulton, Gazeley, Higham, Barrow, Great Saxham & 2 more |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 311, B5, 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 | ~53 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | West Suffolk College (adj) | Moulton & Kentford |
| B5 | Central Connect | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | West Suffolk College (adj) | Kentford |
| X16 | Stephensons of Essex | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:05 | 15:05 | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | West Suffolk College (adj) | Kentford |
| 311 | Stephensons of Essex | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | West Suffolk College (adj) | Moulton & Kentford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newmarket 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 16 bus, 312 bus, 311 bus, B5 bus or X16 bus timetable.
Fares from Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds
- £3.00 adult single on the 16 and X16 (Stephensons of Essex)
- £5.70 adult single, £9.20 return on the 312 (Mulleys Motorways) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £7.00 adult single, £10.00 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 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £5.40 adult single, £9.40 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 Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds?
6 routes run directly from Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds: the 16 (Stephensons of Essex), the 312 (Mulleys Motorways), the 311 (Mulleys Motorways), the B5 (Central Connect), the X16 (Stephensons of Essex), the 311 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 16, 10 times each weekday — board at The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) and get off at Railway Station (opp), about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds?
Between 26 minutes on the X16 and 80 on the 16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Moulton, Kentford, Kennett, Red Lodge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 17:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds?
Adult singles from Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds: £3.00 on the 16 and X16 (Stephensons of Essex); £5.70 on the 312 (Mulleys Motorways); £7.00 on the 311 (Mulleys Motorways); £5.00 on the B5 (Central Connect); £5.40 on the 311 (Stephensons of Essex). The 312, the 311 and the B5 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.