4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Burgess Hill to Balcombe
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
12 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
12 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burgess Hill to Balcombe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burgess Hill to Balcombe will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Burgess Hill to Balcombe, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
0:160h12Burgess Hill0:28Balcombe£91One-way0 changes- 5:220h12Burgess Hill5:34Balcombe£91One-way0 changes
- 0:160h12Burgess Hill0:28Balcombe£91One-way0 changes
- 5:220h12Burgess Hill5:34Balcombe£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Burgess Hill to Balcombe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burgess Hill to Balcombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 11 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (13m by train vs 19m by car). Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Burgess Hill to Balcombe train times
The table below shows live departures for Burgess Hill to Balcombe trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:22 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 5:34 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 5:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 6:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 6:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 7:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 7:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 8:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 8:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 9:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 9:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 10:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 10:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 11:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 11:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 12:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 12:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 13:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 13:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 14:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 14:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 15:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 15:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 16:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 16:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 17:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 17:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 18:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 18:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 19:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 19:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 20:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 20:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 21:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 21:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:12 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 22:24 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:42 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 22:54 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:10 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 23:22 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:37 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 23:49 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 0:16 Burgess Hill | 0h12 | 0:28 Balcombe | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burgess Hill to Balcombe
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Burgess Hill to Balcombe run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 12m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 0:34 |
Last train 23:46 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Thameslink from Burgess Hill to Balcombe trainsThameslink trains will get you between Burgess Hill and Balcombe from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burgess Hill to Balcombe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burgess Hill to Balcombe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Balcombe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burgess Hill and Balcombe
Most Burgess Hill to Balcombe trains use the Burgess Hill to Balcombe station pair. Use this guide to compare Burgess Hill and Balcombe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Burgess Hill station do trains to Balcombe leave from?
Getting to Burgess Hill from Burgess Hill city centre
Burgess Hill train station facilities and services
Burgess Hill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burgess Hill.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Burgess Hill. ATMs are available at Burgess Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Burgess Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burgess Hill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Burgess Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burgess Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Step-free route between platforms via the street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Wivelsfield from Burgess Hill city centre
Wivelsfield is 1 km from Burgess Hill city centre. Public transport options include:
Wivelsfield train station facilities and services
Wivelsfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wivelsfield.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wivelsfield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wivelsfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wivelsfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platform 2 (to Brighton/Lewes) via ramp accessed from Gordon Road. Steps only to platform 1 (to London). No step free access between platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is between the booking hall and the subway entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Balcombe station do trains from Burgess Hill arrive at?
Balcombe train station facilities and services
Balcombe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Balcombe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Balcombe.
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