The cheapest and fastest trains from Burgess Hill to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burgess Hill to Cambridge 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 Cambridge will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 32 trains that leave Burgess Hill for Cambridge every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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.
5:222h17Burgess Hill7:39Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
5:552h14Burgess Hill8:09Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
6:242h15Burgess Hill8:39Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
6:542h15Burgess Hill9:09Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
7:242h15Burgess Hill9:39Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
5:552h14Burgess Hill8:09Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
9:252h14Burgess Hill11:39Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
9:552h14Burgess Hill12:09Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
10:252h14Burgess Hill12:39Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
10:552h14Burgess Hill13:09Cambridge£851One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Burgess Hill to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burgess Hill to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 139 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£31 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Burgess Hill to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Burgess Hill to Cambridge trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:25 Burgess Hill | 2h14 | 22:39 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:25 Burgess Hill | 2h14 | 23:39 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:25 Burgess Hill | 2h14 | 0:39 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burgess Hill to Cambridge
Trains from Burgess Hill to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 4:18 |
Last train 21:56 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Thameslink from Burgess Hill to Cambridge trainsThameslink trains will get you between Burgess Hill and Cambridge from £8. 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 Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burgess Hill to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burgess Hill and Cambridge
Most Burgess Hill to Cambridge trains use the Burgess Hill to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. Use this guide to compare Burgess Hill and Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge station do trains from Burgess Hill arrive at?
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge train station facilities and services
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North train station facilities and services
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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