Bury St Edmunds to Great Yarmouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

49.7 miles 80 km · straight line
64.6 miles estimated 104 km · driving distance
1h 18min estimated drive time
£10 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bury St Edmunds from Great Yarmouth?

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Great Yarmouth is 49.7 miles (80 km) as the crow flies. Great Yarmouth is located ENE of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.6 miles, taking about 1h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bury St Edmunds and Great Yarmouth. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bury St Edmunds to Great Yarmouth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 18min £10 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 34min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bury St Edmunds & Great Yarmouth

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m elevation
Great Yarmouth
52.61°N, 1.73°E
Europe/London
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 500.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients